The 140th running of the Preakness Stakes was held on Saturday, May 16, 2015. And according to Pimlico officials, Preakness could move to Sunday in 2016.
Maryland Jockey Club general manager Sal Sinatra said the owners of Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park are considering moving the second jewel of the Triple Crown to Sunday to increase interest and attendance, reports The Washington Post.
American Pharoah is the winner of this year's Triple Crown's second jewel. Jockey Victor Espinoza put forth an outstanding effort to get his horse to the winner's circle, and Tale of Verve and Divining Rod rounded out those who finished in the money in second and third place, respectively.
See Preakness Results 2015: Winner, Payouts and Order of Finish, shared by Bleacher Report.
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