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Churchill Downs buys Preakness for $85 million

Churchill Downs Incorporated agreed to buy the Preakness Stakes for $85 million, uniting two major races of the American Triple Crown under common ownership.

Published Apr 21, 2026, 3:01 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced Tuesday it has entered an agreement to purchase the Preakness Stakes for $85 million. The move brings two major events of American horse racing’s Triple Crown under common ownership.