"Maryland's New Plan Proposes State-Led Revitalization of Historic Pimlico Race Course"
The Stronach Group is handing over the Pimlico Race Course to the state of Maryland for rebuilding, marking a significant shift in the state's horse racing operations. The Preakness Stakes will temporarily move to Laurel Park for 2025 and 2026, with plans for Pimlico to become the permanent racing and training hub post-reconstruction. Laurel Park is expected to close after more than a century of racing, and its property may be sold. The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority will take over day-to-day racing and training, with the state legislature's approval pending. This move is part of a broader effort to revitalize Maryland's thoroughbred racing industry.
- Maryland announces rebuilding of Pimlico, exit of Stronach Horse Racing Nation
- Preakness would remain in a renovated Pimlico under new proposed plan The Washington Post
- Plan calls for state to take over Pimlico Daily Racing Form
- Plan would turn over Pimlico to state for redevelopment, move year-round horse racing to Baltimore WBAL TV Baltimore
- New plan for horse racing focuses on revitalizing Pimlico Race Course The Baltimore Banner
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