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Celebrating a Milestone Middle Jewel: Preakness 150 at Old Hilltop

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May 17th, 2025

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Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes. (Eclipse Sportswire)

The 2025 Preakness Stakes May 17 in Baltimore marked a milestone edition of the race as well as the end of an era at Pimlico Race Course. This year marked the 150^th edition of the middle jewel of U.S. horse racing’s Triple Crown and it also will be the final event held at the old facility at Old Hilltop. After the 2025 Preakness Stakes, Pimlico will be razed to make way for a sparkling new facility, marking the start of a new era of racing in Maryland. Construction of the new building is scheduled for completion in 2027, when the Preakness will return to a reimagined Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve runner-up Journalism battled through traffic and adversity in the stretch to prevail in the $2 million Preakness.

Eclipse Sportswire was on hand to capture images that convey the magic of this milestone event.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

At 36 inches in height and just over 29 pounds in weight, the Woodlawn Vase is one of the horse racing’s most iconic trophies.

At 36 inches in height and just over 29 pounds in weight, the Woodlawn Vase is one of the horse racing’s most iconic trophies.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Pimlico Race Course was the place to be May 17 in Baltimore as the venerable track celebrated the 150th edition of the Preakness Stakes.

Horses compete on the turf course at Pimlico in the Gallorette Stakes on the Preakness undercard.

Horses compete on the turf course at Pimlico in the Gallorette Stakes on the Preakness undercard.

Zeitlos, ridden by Jose Ortiz, wins the Skipat Stakes before a packed crowd at Pimlico Race Course.

Zeitlos, ridden by Jose Ortiz, wins the Skipat Stakes before a packed crowd at Pimlico Race Course.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

Kentucky Derby runner-up Journalism rallied determinedly to win the 150th Preakness Stakes May 17 at Pimlico.

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