150-year-old Preakness' prestige debated due to decreased Derby horses, considering moving race date.
Debate over the Preakness' prestige persists after recent years saw a decreased number of horses from the Kentucky Derby competing in the race. The two-week turnaround between the Derby and Preakness, previously suitable for sturdier Thoroughbreds, is now seen as a challenge due to modern horse-racing practices. The possibility of moving the race back a week or more has been discussed to potentially restore its prestige, which has been upheld for over 150 years.
May 16, 2024
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