Pimlico Race Course
Important NOTICE and
Future Vision
As we move forward with the Pimlico Plus Plan, we're announcing a significant milestone in our journey to revitalize Pimlico Race Course and enhance the economic vitality of the Park Heights community. Effective September 1, 2024, all training and wagering operations at Pimlico Race Course will cease. This closure includes all customer-facing activities and the backstretch. The closure is a crucial step in supporting the Maryland Thoroughbred Racing Operating Authority (MTROA) and the Maryland Stadium Authority (MSA) efforts to transform Pimlico Race Course into a year-round world-class racing destination.
Effective/Important Dates:
- September 1, 2024 – All training and wagering operations at Pimlico Race Course will cease. This closure includes all customer-facing activities and the backstretch.
- Fall 2024 - Maryland Stadium Authority is expected to begin sitework and demolition.
- January 1, 2025 - Day-to-day racing and training operations at Pimlico and Laurel Park transfer from The Stronach Group to the State of Maryland/MTROA.
- May 17, 2024 - Preakness 150 to be celebrated at Pimlico Race Course.
We understand this change may impact your racing experience. To ensure you can continue enjoying the thrill of horse racing, we've compiled a list of nearby Off-Track Betting (OTB) locations:
- Horseshoe Casino 1525 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
- Timonium OTB 2200 York Road, Timonium, MD
- Laurel Park Route 198 & Racetrack Road, Laurel, MD 20225
Fan Appreciation Celebration: Our Thanks to You: In heartfelt appreciation of your steadfast support, we invite you to join us on Sunday, August 18, from 12:00–3:30pm for an unforgettable Fan Appreciation Day at Pimlico Race Course. As a token of our gratitude, you'll receive a complimentary Preakness souvenir glass and your choice of Preakness merchandise*. This special event is our way of honoring you—the vital heart of our racing community. *While supplies last.
Looking Ahead:
The closure of these facilities is a stepping stone towards creating a reimagined Pimlico Race Course. These improvements are essential for hosting future world-class Preakness events and cementing Pimlico's place in racing history.
We're thrilled to confirm that Preakness 150 will take place at Pimlico Race Course in 2025!