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Shifting Sands: The Changing Calendar of the Preakness Stakes

Each of the Triple Crown classics started as a race that was grounded in the history of its distinct location, a celebration of the sporting tradition of its region. Their union into one accomplishment came with its share of fits and starts, an evolution that was both influenced by and influential to decisions that made them the Triple Crown.

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Where to Watch/Listen: Preakness Stakes Week 2026

Horse racing carries major momentum going into the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes Saturday, May 16 at Laurel Park, even with the announcement that Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve winner Golden Te

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The Vase, a Vane, and a Blanket: Three Timeless Traditions Define the Preakness

Named for the first winner of Pimlico’s original race, the Preakness Stakes occupies a special place in the heart of the American turf. This 1 3/16-mile classic asks 3-year-olds to try a distance just a sixteenth of a mile shorter than the 1 ¼-mile Kentucky Derby, a test of their stamina, conditioning, and heart two weeks after the first jewel of the Triple Crown.

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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage May 7-10

After a thrilling weekend of racing highlighted by the most-watched Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on record, horse racing in North America takes a momentary breather before picking back up for the May 16 Preakness Stakes, which will be held at Laurel Park this year.

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SLIDESHOW: A Sensational, Unforgettable Spring Weekend for the 2026 Kentucky Derby

The biggest week on the North American horse racing calendar is Kentucky Derby week in Louisville, Ky. The 152nd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks for 3-year-old fillies was the marquee race on Driday, May 1, 2026, and the race was held for the first time in prime time on NBC.

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