Triple Crown 2020 Races Add Intrigue with New Schedule

The Belmont Stakes will kick off the race for the 2020 Triple Crown, a departure from the traditional format of horse racing's marquis events. With the Kentucky Derby and Preakness scheduled for this fall, how will the competition be affected on the track?

As one of the few sports positioned to stay afloat during the coronavirus shutdown, horse racing now appears poised for a big summer with the rescheduling of the Belmont Stakes, Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. Could the new format actually improve the competition for this year's Triple Crown? Sports Illustrated senior writer Pat Forde breaks down how a sport steeped in tradition has successfully pivoted in response to the global pandemic.