Moore: New deal allows state to direct the future of Preakness

The Preakness has a new, later race day and a new television contract, the latest in a week of rapid-fire developments that saw the state buy the Preakness away from Churchill Downs, which responded by excluding Maryland from its new, national racing series.

By: Bryan P. Sears

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 1,197

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Changes lie ahead for Maryland’s signature thoroughbred horse race, including a new, later race day and a new, expanded network television contract.

Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced the changes Wednesday to the Preakness Stakes, historically the second event in racing’s Triple Crown. It was the latest in a week of rapid-fire developments that saw the state buy rights to the Preakness away from Kentucky Derby owner Churchill Downs, which responded by announcing a new national …

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