Preakness Future in Flux | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 5, 2026 · 1m

The Preakness Stakes is on the verge of a major transformation as Churchill Downs and NYRA axe it from their new six-race “Thoroughbred Racing Series” starting in 2027. In response, Baltimore’s “Charm’tastic Mile” team is pushing for the Preakness to become its own standalone “Race-In Tournament Cup”—a thrilling, multi-event championship with qualifying races leading to a final showdown. This bold move could revitalize the historic race, spotlighting Baltimore’s new Pimlico venue and potentially merging later with the new series, like the AFL-NFL merger. The future of the Preakness?…