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 three-year-olds will soon include the Derby and Belmont, but the Preakness won’t join until later. The race will return to its historic home at Pimlico Race Course after a temporary stint at Laurel Park, with full reconstruction expected to be complete by spring 2028. 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/a9fd695f9d55d02c