Pimlico Race Course
Pimlico Race Course is a thoroughbred horse racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland, most famous for hosting the Preakness Stakes. Its name is derived from the 1660s when English settlers named the area where the facility currently stands in honor of Olde Ben Pimlico's Tavern in London. The racetrack is nicknamed "Old Hilltop" after a small rise in the infield that became a favorite gathering place for thoroughbred trainers and race enthusiasts. It is currently owned by the Stronach Group.
Preakness in May 2022 | |
| Location | 5201 Park Heights Avenue Baltimore, Maryland, U.S. |
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| Owned by | Stronach Group |
| Date opened | 1870 |
| Screened on | NBC (Preakness Stakes) |
| Course type | Flat |
| Notable races | Preakness Stakes (G1) Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2) Dixie Stakes (G3) Pimlico Special (G3) James W. Murphy Stakes |
| Live racing handle | $181,000,000 (2014) |
| Attendance | 351,146 (2014) |
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