Is the Triple Crown in serious trouble?
The Racing Dudes discuss the sweeping changes reshaping horse racing’s most famous series, including the new Thoroughbred Championship Series created by Churchill Downs and NYRA, the Preakness being left out, and the decision to move the Preakness Stakes to Sunday beginning in 2027.
What do these changes mean for the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes? Can the traditional Triple Crown survive—or is this the beginning of something completely different?
Then the Dudes turn their attention to a monster Saturday at Saratoga and give their picks and betting opinions for:
🏇 Whitney Stakes (G1)
🏇 Fourstardave Stakes (G1)
🏇 Saratoga Derby (G1)
💰 Weekend Best Bets
The Whitney and Fourstardave are both Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” races, with automatic berths into the Breeders’ Cup on the line.
Who’s your pick to win the Whitney? Drop your picks and best bets in the comments!
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