Preakness Stakes postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

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The Preakness Stakes is postponed to an undetermined date due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Stronach Group and Maryland Jockey Club announced Friday.

"A decision will be made on a new date for Preakness 145 and will take into consideration all of the recommended best practices from local and government health authorities to protect our community," the release stated.

The race, normally the second leg of horse racing's Triple Crown (after the Kentucky Derby and before the Belmont Stakes) was originally scheduled for May 16. The Kentucky Derby was postponed to Sept. 5. No announcement has been made about the Belmont, which is scheduled for June 6.