Preakness Stakes to be held on a Sunday in Triple Crown first

The Preakness Stakes is set to move to a Sunday race date, marking the first time in the history of the Triple Crown that the event will be held on that day of the week. This scheduling shift places the race three weeks and one day after the Kentucky Derby.

This change represents a significant adjustment to the traditional Triple Crown calendar. By moving the race to a Sunday, organizers are altering the long-standing structure of the horse racing series.