Preakness Stakes Moved to Sunday, Delayed Three Weeks
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Preakness Stakes Moved to Sunday, Delayed Three Weeks

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The Preakness Stakes is undergoing a significant schedule change, moving back three weeks and being run on a Sunday for the first time. The decision impacts the timing of this major horse racing event relative to the Kentucky Derby.

The Preakness Stakes will now be held three weeks and one day after the Kentucky Derby, according to espn. This represents a shift from its traditional scheduling.

Notably, the race is set for its first-ever Sunday run.

The move alters the established racing calendar and introduces a new day of the week for this prestigious event.

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