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Maryland secures Preakness brand for $85M, matching Churchill Downs offer

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By Sam Cohn Verified, Tinashe Chingarande Verified, Lily Carey
| The Brunswick News Verified
BALTIMORE - Gov. Wes Moore's administration announced Thursday that Maryland will secure control of the Preakness Stakes' intellectual property, matching an $85 million offer by Churchill Downs and ending months of uncertainty over the future of the Triple Crown event. "The Preakness Stakes is more than just a race; it is a cornerstone of Maryland's history, culture, and economy," Moore's office said in a statement that outlined the decision.
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Maryland secures Preakness brand for $85M, matching Churchill Downs offer

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By Sam Cohn Verified, Tinashe Chingarande Verified, Lily Carey
| Yahoo Verified
Maryland secures Preakness brand for $85M, matching Churchill Downs offer BALTIMORE — Gov. Wes Moore's administration announced Thursday that Maryland will secure control of the Preakness Stakes' intellectual property, matching an $85 million offer by Churchill Downs and ending months of uncertainty over the future of the Triple Crown event.
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Maryland secures Preakness brand for $85M, matching Churchill Downs offer

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By Sam Cohn Verified
| Yahoo Sports Verified
Two months ago, Churchill Downs announced its intention to buy the Preakness Stakes’ intellectual property. On Thursday, Gov. Wes Moore’s administration matched the $85 million offer, meaning that Maryland will own the rights to the city’s longstanding horse race. Moore’s decision, outlined in a statement from his office, ends the shuffling of ownership among racing properties. “The Preakness Stakes is more than just a race; it is a cornerstone of Maryland’s history, culture, and economy,” said Gov.
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