CDI and NYRA Launch Six-Race Championship Series; Preakness Moves to Sunday

A new six-race Thoroughbred Championship Series for 3YOs starting 2027, skipping the Preakness, with $5M prize pool and NBC/FOX TV. In response, Preakness moves to Sunday May 23, 2027 (three weeks after Derby) and signs 6-year NBC deal. Maryland Governor Moore announces shift and state IP purchase. The compressed gap to Belmont (13 days) creates new conflicts; Baffert says he'll still go.