Crab cakes, lacrosse, and the Preakness Stakes. That’s what Maryland does. Since its inception in 1873, the state’s signature race has been rooted in the heart of Baltimore.
Two weeks ago, national television viewership of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve reached its best mark since 1989, and the momentum will hopefully continue through the upcoming Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, Saturday, May 17 at Pimlico.
Baltimore will be the center of the racing world this Saturday, May 17, when Pimlico plays host to the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the $2 million Preakness Stakes. Here’s what you need to know before you go.
Each of the Triple Crown classics started as a race that was grounded in the history of its distinct location, a celebration of the sporting tradition of its region. Their union into one accomplishment came with its share of fits and starts, an evolution that was both influenced by and influential to decisions that made them the Triple Crown.
If you’re anywhere near Baltimore, Md., on Saturday, May 17, you have to get to Pimlico Race Course. Not only will Pimlico host the second leg of horse racing’s 2025 Triple Crown, it’ll be the final time that the Preakness Stakes will be held at the historic facility.
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