Preakness shifting back to three weeks and a day after the Kentucky Derby, to be run on a Sunday

Horse racing's schedule is getting a makeover. The Preakness Stakes will now occur on a Sunday. This event typically takes place in May.

A recent announcement revealed the changes. Maryland officials were involved in the decision. They considered the history of the sport.

Further details about the new schedule can be found through local news sources, such as KSAT 12. The change affects the timing of the Preakness Stakes in relation to the Kentucky Derby.