Racing reacts to Preakness moving to 22 days after Derby
The Preakness Stakes is shifting to 22 days after the Kentucky Derby, triggering debate over the future of the Triple Crown.
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The reporting (6)
- Maryland Touts New Preakness Date, Community Approach BloodHorse · 1d ago
- Big changes in horse racing create new questions about the future of the Triple Crown AP News · 1d ago
- Letter to the Editor: This is Not Just About the Preakness Thoroughbred Daily News · 1d ago
- Moore admin says it learned of Preakness’ exclusion in new series with public Baltimore Sun · 1d ago
- Moore: New deal allows state to direct the future of Preakness Maryland Matters · 1d ago
- Racing reacts to Preakness moving to 22 days after Derby Horse Racing Nation · 1d ago
The story so far
22 days now separates the Preakness Stakes from the Kentucky Derby following a scheduling change. The Maryland administration states the new agreement grants the state authority to direct the future of the race. This shift follows an announcement that the Preakness was excluded from a new racing series, a development that the Moore administration says it learned of alongside the public.
Industry reactions are varied, with outlets including Thoroughbred Daily News and Horse Racing Nation noting that the implications extend beyond the Preakness itself. BloodHorse reports that officials in Maryland are promoting the date change as part of a new community approach, while the Baltimore Sun points to the administration’s focus on the state's role in the decision-making process. Questions regarding the future of the Triple Crown persist as stakeholders weigh the impact of these alterations.
Coverage does not yet specify how the calendar adjustment will affect horse participation or the broader structure of the classic racing season.
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The obvious questions
How many days will separate the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes?
The Preakness Stakes will take place 22 days after the Kentucky Derby.
What is the Maryland administration's stated role in the new deal?
According to Maryland Matters, the new deal allows the state to direct the future of the Preakness.
Was the Moore administration aware of the Preakness's exclusion from the new racing series?
The Baltimore Sun reports that the Moore administration stated it learned of the exclusion at the same time as the public.
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