Latest / Washington DC News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Preakness Returns Home After Renovation | Washington DC News
The Preakness Stakes is set for its 152nd running, with Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Jockey Club revealing the date at a press conference in Annapolis. Traditionally held on the third Saturday in May since 1950 — except during the pandemic in 2020 — the race faces mounting pressure from trainers who argue the two-week gap between the Kentucky Derby and Preakness is too tight for young horses, leading many Derby winners to skip the Preakness. The Belmont Stakes remains fixed on its June slot, locking in this condensed schedule for now. Meanwhile, a new championship series for…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.