Oh well. Elsewhere others are whining that the race is being run in Laurel, MD, due to renovations that started in 2024. Pimlico is expected to be ready for next year’s race. Meanwhile, Belmont is being run in Saratoga Springs because of renovation work at Belmont. To me, as long as the distance is correct, if the original venue is under work, do it at another site. I know I got off topic! Anyway, the purists can look forward to next year when the races will all be run at the original sites.
I live roughly the Preakness distance from Laurel Park.
In 202, the state floated bonds to renovate and upgrade Laurel. Now they want to close it at the end of this year.