Triple Crown in Flux | Lexington News

Lexington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 6, 2026 · 1m

Horse racing is in flux as a new championship series emerges, pairing the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes while leaving the Preakness out — sparking debate over the Triple Crown’s future. With the Belmont moving to June 5th and the grueling five-week schedule making it harder for horses to compete in all three races, trainers are increasingly skipping the Preakness. Behind the scenes, business deals like Churchill Downs acquiring Preakness IP may have influenced the shift. Though Maryland officials were sidelined, industry insiders hope collaboration can revitalize the Triple Crown’s…