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Baltimore’s premier destination for horse racing and home of the Preakness Stakes, middle jewel of the Triple Crown, first opened its doors on October 25, 1870, making it the second oldest racetrack in the nation behind Saratoga, which debuted in 1864 in upstate New York. Engineered by General John Ellicott, Pimlico has played host to racing icons for over a century, where Baltimoreans have seen the likes of legendary horses such as Man o’ War, Sir Barton, Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Citation, Secretariat and Cigar thunder down the stretch in thrilling and memorable competition.
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Maryland Stadium Authority Announces Demolition of the Pimlico Facility
Structural demolition of barns and outbuildings began Thursday, July 24, 2025 (Edited MSA release) BALTIMORE – The Maryland Stadium

Walsh Earns Richest Preakness Weekend Trainer Bonus
Edges Four-Time Winner Steve Asmussen for $50K Top Prize BALTIMORE – Highlighted by runner-up finishes in both the 150th

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Break, Blinkers Likely in Third-Place Finisher Sandman’s Future BALTIMORE – What’s next for Journalism, remarkable winner of the 150th
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