Preakness Stakes future uncertain as championship series skips Pimlico
WBAL TV Baltimore • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
A new horseracing championship proposal has raised questions about the future of the Preakness Stakes. Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association announced a new series that does not include Pimlico. This development comes amid ongoing discussions about the Preakness's role in the racing calendar. Further updates on the proposal and its implications for the Preakness are expected.
- •Churchill Downs and NYRA are creating a new horseracing championship series.
- •The Preakness Stakes may not be part of this new series.
- •This situation could affect the future of key horseracing events.
- •Further details on the situation are anticipated.
- 9:49 PMWBAL TV Baltimore — Preakness future in limbo as championship series skips Pimlico - wbaltv.com
"Major breaking news in the world of horseracing could leave the future of the Preakness Stakes in limbo.
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