The Apex Times
Above the Noise
Kentucky Wire
KentuckyNicholasville woman shares account after saying she was bitten by a copperhead, urges neighbors to use caution outdoorsThe Apex TimesKentuckyVehicle fire shuts down section of I-75 in Lexington near Exit 120The Apex TimesKentuckyKentucky State University officials brief lawmakers on implementation after passage of controversial lawThe Apex TimesKentuckyTwo men absolved in 2016 Bardstown killing, WLKY reportsThe Apex TimesKentuckyAllergy symptoms reportedly flaring in Central Kentucky as high humidity and late pollen bloom coincide with back-to-school seasonThe Apex TimesKentuckyKentucky football announces Meet the Fan Day for Aug. 15 at Nutter Field HouseThe Apex TimesKentuckyAdair County Schools moves first day back nearly two weeks for new school yearThe Apex TimesKentuckyFayette County Board of Education to hold special called meeting Friday, Aug. 7The Apex TimesKentuckyVehicles reportedly stuck in high water on Lexington road near Muir Station Road and Payson Stud LaneThe Apex TimesKentuckyCity of Lexington says water company will not hold public meeting related to Fontaine Road projectThe Apex TimesKentuckyBeshear renews push for universal pre-K after Kentucky lawmakers reject funding for 2026 planThe Apex TimesKentuckyWoman sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in fatal south Louisville shootingThe Apex TimesKentuckyNicholasville woman shares account after saying she was bitten by a copperhead, urges neighbors to use caution outdoorsThe Apex TimesKentuckyVehicle fire shuts down section of I-75 in Lexington near Exit 120The Apex TimesKentuckyKentucky State University officials brief lawmakers on implementation after passage of controversial lawThe Apex TimesKentuckyTwo men absolved in 2016 Bardstown killing, WLKY reportsThe Apex TimesKentuckyAllergy symptoms reportedly flaring in Central Kentucky as high humidity and late pollen bloom coincide with back-to-school seasonThe Apex TimesKentuckyKentucky football announces Meet the Fan Day for Aug. 15 at Nutter Field HouseThe Apex TimesKentuckyAdair County Schools moves first day back nearly two weeks for new school yearThe Apex TimesKentuckyFayette County Board of Education to hold special called meeting Friday, Aug. 7The Apex TimesKentuckyVehicles reportedly stuck in high water on Lexington road near Muir Station Road and Payson Stud LaneThe Apex TimesKentuckyCity of Lexington says water company will not hold public meeting related to Fontaine Road projectThe Apex TimesKentuckyBeshear renews push for universal pre-K after Kentucky lawmakers reject funding for 2026 planThe Apex TimesKentuckyWoman sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in fatal south Louisville shootingThe Apex TimesKentuckyNicholasville woman shares account after saying she was bitten by a copperhead, urges neighbors to use caution outdoorsThe Apex TimesKentuckyVehicle fire shuts down section of I-75 in Lexington near Exit 120The Apex TimesKentuckyKentucky State University officials brief lawmakers on implementation after passage of controversial lawThe Apex TimesKentuckyTwo men absolved in 2016 Bardstown killing, WLKY reportsThe Apex TimesKentuckyAllergy symptoms reportedly flaring in Central Kentucky as high humidity and late pollen bloom coincide with back-to-school seasonThe Apex TimesKentuckyKentucky football announces Meet the Fan Day for Aug. 15 at Nutter Field HouseThe Apex TimesKentuckyAdair County Schools moves first day back nearly two weeks for new school yearThe Apex TimesKentuckyFayette County Board of Education to hold special called meeting Friday, Aug. 7The Apex TimesKentuckyVehicles reportedly stuck in high water on Lexington road near Muir Station Road and Payson Stud LaneThe Apex TimesKentuckyCity of Lexington says water company will not hold public meeting related to Fontaine Road projectThe Apex TimesKentuckyBeshear renews push for universal pre-K after Kentucky lawmakers reject funding for 2026 planThe Apex TimesKentuckyWoman sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in fatal south Louisville shootingThe Apex TimesKentuckyNicholasville woman shares account after saying she was bitten by a copperhead, urges neighbors to use caution outdoorsThe Apex TimesKentuckyVehicle fire shuts down section of I-75 in Lexington near Exit 120The Apex TimesKentuckyKentucky State University officials brief lawmakers on implementation after passage of controversial lawThe Apex TimesKentuckyTwo men absolved in 2016 Bardstown killing, WLKY reportsThe Apex TimesKentuckyAllergy symptoms reportedly flaring in Central Kentucky as high humidity and late pollen bloom coincide with back-to-school seasonThe Apex TimesKentuckyKentucky football announces Meet the Fan Day for Aug. 15 at Nutter Field HouseThe Apex TimesKentuckyAdair County Schools moves first day back nearly two weeks for new school yearThe Apex TimesKentuckyFayette County Board of Education to hold special called meeting Friday, Aug. 7The Apex TimesKentuckyVehicles reportedly stuck in high water on Lexington road near Muir Station Road and Payson Stud LaneThe Apex TimesKentuckyCity of Lexington says water company will not hold public meeting related to Fontaine Road projectThe Apex TimesKentuckyBeshear renews push for universal pre-K after Kentucky lawmakers reject funding for 2026 planThe Apex TimesKentuckyWoman sentenced to probation after pleading guilty in fatal south Louisville shootingThe Apex Times
Back to front
Preakness Stakes moved to a Sunday for the first time in Triple Crown history
The Apex Times

THE APEX TIMES

Kentucky/The Apex Times/Aug 5, 3:56 PM EDT

Preakness Stakes moved to a Sunday for the first time in Triple Crown history

The Preakness Stakes will be run on Sunday, and will be held three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, marking a first in the race’s position within the Triple Crown.

2 min readEditor-approved Apex article

Horse racing’s Triple Crown schedule is set for a change, with the Preakness Stakes slated to be held on a Sunday for the first time in the event’s history, according to WLKY. The broadcast report also said the Preakness will take place three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, shifting the spacing between the first two jewels of the Triple Crown.

The Preakness Stakes, traditionally run as the middle event of the three-race Triple Crown, has historically been held on a Saturday, a pattern that will end with the new schedule. The move alters the day-of-week framework that fans, trainers, and racing operations have come to expect when planning race-week logistics around the Derby and then the Preakness.

The scheduling shift places added emphasis on the Kentucky Derby as the anchor event that starts the Triple Crown sequence earlier, followed by a Sunday Preakness rather than a weekend Saturday card. WLKY’s report framed the timing change as the first major shift to the Triple Crown cadence involving the Preakness’s placement and weekday.

A Sunday running date can affect how race-week activities are arranged, including travel timing for out-of-state entrants and spectators, venue staffing, and how broadcasters schedule coverage. While the report did not provide details on specific operational changes, it underscored that the day-of-week adjustment is historic for the Preakness.

The report also said the Preakness will be held three weeks and a day after the Derby, meaning the interval between the first and second races will be fixed to that added day of separation under the new arrangement. For connections, the spacing can influence how training and recovery timelines are set between the Derby and the Preakness, particularly given that both races draw horses and teams that target the Triple Crown sequence.

Kentucky remains central to the Triple Crown timeline, with the Kentucky Derby continuing to serve as the first event in the chain. The change described by WLKY affects what comes next for the rest of the series, moving the attention of the middle race to a Sunday date for the first time.

As the industry adapts to the updated schedule, the practical next steps will hinge on the official racing calendar and any subsequent announcements from the organizations responsible for the Triple Crown events. WLKY’s report indicates the change is already in place for the Preakness’s position on the calendar, with the next phase involving how the dates are reflected across race-week planning and public-facing schedules.

Why It Matters

  • The Sunday Preakness change breaks a long-standing day-of-week pattern for the middle Triple Crown race, affecting how race-week schedules may be organized.
  • The three-weeks-and-a-day interval alters the timing window between the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, which can matter for training and recovery planning.
  • Public attention and media coverage for the Triple Crown middle leg will shift, since a Sunday running date changes the weekend structure after the Derby.
  • For Kentucky-focused audiences and travelers, the updated spacing reshapes how the Derby sequence flows into the next event in the series.

Sources

Key Facts

  • The Preakness Stakes will be held on a Sunday for the first time in Triple Crown history, according to WLKY.
  • The Preakness will be held three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, the report said.
  • WLKY described the change as the first major shift involving the Preakness’s timing within the Triple Crown sequence.
  • The report ties the Preakness scheduling change directly to both its weekday and its interval from the Kentucky Derby.
Preakness Stakes moved to a Sunday for the first time in Triple Crown history | The Apex Times