Bring Your Favorite Horse to Pimlico

Walk, Trot or Canter Across Historic Track

Part of Ultimate Girls Day Out on Black-Eyed Susan Day

BALTIMORE, MD., 03/02/15 --- Pimlico Race Course will once again host the popular Canter For The Cause Sunday, May 3, allowing the public to walk, trot or canter their favorite horse on the same track that hosted Seabiscuit and Secretariat.

This extraordinary opportunity will be available between 6-11 a.m.

Canter For the Cause is just one of several events supporting Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance and Susan G. Komen Maryland leading up to Black-Eyed Susan Day's "Ultimate Girls Day Out," celebrating the spirit and strength of women, Friday, May 15.

Canter For The Cause will let horse owners walk, trot or canter their horse or pony on Pimlico's historic main track; a track that has played host to California Chrome, Seabiscuit, Secretariat, War Admiral, Smarty Jones, Rachel Alexandra, Seattle Slew, Gallorette, Affirmed and countless others. Fans can also walk their horse through the starting gate, ride at their own pace, and pose for photo opportunities in the winner's circle. Each group will be led by a Pimlico outrider.

"This is a great opportunity for our region's horse owners and horse lovers to celebrate the Preakness and Black-Eyed Susan Day while giving back to Thoroughbred aftercare and Susan G. Komen Maryland," said Sal Sinatra, General Manager of the Maryland Jockey Club. "It's also a great opportunity for all of us at the Maryland Jockey Club to meet so many people who share our love and passion for the horse."

There is a $50 entry fee for horses and a $25 entry fee for ponies. Proof of a negative Coggins test is required for all horses. Riders must wear approved helmets and sign a waiver. Riders 18 and under must be accompanied by an adult. No colts, stallions or ridglings will be allowed.

Entries close and will not be accepted after Monday, April 27.

For any questions, please contact Regina Welsh at 410.340.2347 or reginawelsh@gmail.com.

 Riders can call the Pimlico Ticket Office at 877.206.8042 to pay by credit card or mail a check to Canter For The Cause, 5201 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215.
 

            About Pimlico Race Course
             Historic Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness® Stakes, the middle jewel in horse racing's famed Triple Crown, first opened its doors on October 25, 1870, and is the second oldest racetrack in the United States. Pimlico has played host to racing icons and Baltimoreans have seen the likes of legendary horses such as Man o’ War, Seabiscuit, Secretariat, Affirmed and Cigar thunder down the stretch in thrilling and memorable competition. For more information on Pimlico, visit www.pimlico.com.

            Pimlico Race Course is a Stronach Group company, North America’s leading Thoroughbred racetrack owner/operator. The Stronach Group racetracks include Santa Anita Park, Gulfstream Park & Casino, Golden Gate Fields, Portland Meadows, Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course, home of the world-famous Preakness. The company owns and operates the Palm Meadows Training Center in Florida and is one of North America's top race horse breeders through its award-winning Adena Springs operation. The Stronach Group is one of the world's largest suppliers of pari-mutuel wagering systems, technologies and services. Its companies include AmTote, a global leader in wagering technology; Xpressbet, an Internet and telephone account wagering service; and Monarch Content Management, which acts as a simulcast purchase and sales agent of horseracing content for numerous North American racetracks and wagering outlets. The Stronach Group is also a major producer of televised horse racing programming through its HRTV cable and satellite network and is North America's premier supplier of virtual online horse racing games, as well as a leading producer of social media content for the horseracing industry. For more information contact David Joseph at david.joseph@gulfstreampark.comor call 954.457.6451.