💨 Abstract

The Kentucky Derby winner, Sovereignty, will skip the Preakness Stakes, reigniting debates about the Triple Crown’s scheduling. Many elite horses now have longer recovery times, prompting suggestions to space out the races more than the current two-week interval. This trend has decreased attendance and television viewership for the Preakness, with some trainers and owners calling for changes to keep the sport relevant and appealing to a broader audience.

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