See Article / Tuesday, April 21, 2026 / Categories: Equestrians Churchill Downs Inc. Purchases Preakness Stakes Beginning in 2027, Churchill Downs Inc. will control the first two legs of the Triple Crown as the company on April 21 purchased the intellectual property rights to the Preakness Stakes (G1). Previous Article Four Sires Set to Breakthrough with First Derby Runners Next Article Maryland Stadium Authority Advances Laurel Park Plan Print 4 Rate this article: No rating Please login or register to post comments.