Baltimore, MARYLAND - Pimlico Racetrack - 1956:  Pimlico Race Course is a historic Thoroughbred horse racing facility located at 5201 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland.

     • Opened: October 25, 1870 (second-oldest racetrack in the United States)

     • Nickname: "Old Hilltop"

     • Major Races: Home of the Preakness Stakes (the middle jewel of the Triple Crown), the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, the Pimlico Special, and the Dinner Party Stakes.  

     • Redevelopment Status: Undergoing a $400 million state-backed reconstruction led by the Maryland Stadium Authority. After closing in September 2024 and hosting a temporary setup for the Preakness, the modernized, year-round facility is scheduled to open its new clubhouse around 2028.

     • 2027 Schedule Highlights: The 2027 Preakness Stakes is scheduled for Sunday, May 23, 2027, with the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes on Saturday, May 22, 2027.