Preakness Moves to Sunday | Washington DC News

The Preakness Stakes is getting a major makeover—starting in 2027, it’ll move to Sunday, three weeks after the Kentucky Derby, marking the first time a Triple Crown race will be held on that day. This shift, approved after Maryland secured the rights to both the Preakness and the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, aims to give Derby winners more recovery time and boost participation, which has been low in recent years. The new schedule also elevates the Black-Eyed Susan to Saturday’s spotlight, creating a “championship weekend” that will align with Memorial Day for four of the next six years. Governor Wes Moore heralds this as an “exciting new era,” designed to enhance accessibility, media coverage, and economic impact for Maryland. Thank you to our sponsor Garrett Waller Performance: http://coaching.garrettwaller.com Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4e8dbc125d283b00