Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore is poised to undergo a $400-million revitalization program aimed at turning the venerable home of horse racing’s Preakness Stakes into a year-round attraction.
Approved by Maryland’s General Assembly on April 8, the bond-funded plan would follow recommendations issued in January by the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) following a year-long study. Along with the state assuming ownership of Pimlico from its current owners, the Stronach Group, the existing mile-long track would be rotated and rebuilt. A state-of-the-art clubhouse, observation tower and stables for approximately 700 horses also would be constructed.