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Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk STEPHEN WHYNO, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The Preakness has been held on this date nearly every year since 1950, but there has been speculation that it may be moved to a different time.
Horse racing fans in the Rio Grande Valley may be interested to know that the date for the 2027 Preakness is expected to be announced. This event is the second leg of the Triple Crown and has typically taken place on the third Saturday in May. The Preakness has been held on this date nearly every year since 1950, but there has been speculation that it may be moved to a different time.
Further details about the potential new date and the 2027 Triple Crown schedule are available from ValleyCentral. For more information on the upcoming Preakness and its potential new spot on the calendar, readers can visit the ValleyCentral website.
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Category: local Published: August 5, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Horse racing fans in the Rio Grande Valley may be interested to know that the date for the 2027 Preakness is expected to be announced. This event is the second leg of the Triple Crown and has…
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