Churchill Downs and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have unveiled a groundbreaking Thoroughbred Championship Series featuring six races aimed at crowning the champion 3-year-old horse. The series, which includes prestigious events such as the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes, boasts a total purse of $5 million. However, the notable omission of the Preakness Stakes has raised concerns and speculation about the future of the traditional Triple Crown series. As the new championship series sets out to redefine major horse racing events, questions linger about the implications for the Preakness and what this means for the storied history of horse racing.