As the curtain came down on what will now be known as the “old” Pimlico Race Course, talk of the great performances in the long history of the racetrack surfaced.
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 150th 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.
This year marks the 150th anniversary edition of one of horse racing’s most prestigious events, and the May 17 Preakness Stakes will hold added significance as it will be the final running at the existing Pimlico Race Course before moving to Laurel Park temporarily while Pimlico undergoes a comprehensive reconstruct
