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Preakness Moves to Sunday | Annapolis News
The Preakness Stakes is getting a major overhaul—moving to Sunday, May 23rd, a full week later than usual, for the first time ever. This strategic shift aims to lure more Kentucky Derby winners into the Triple Crown race by giving trainers extra flexibility and reducing the pressure to skip the Preakness for the Belmont. Alongside the change, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes moves from Friday to Saturday, creating a bigger Memorial Day weekend spectacle in Baltimore—and boosting local tourism as Pimlico undergoes a $500 million renovation. NBC Sports has also locked in a six-year media deal…
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