The wrecking ball is coming to Pimlico Race Course, a long-awaiting demolition of the dilapidated racetrack that opened in 1870 and for decades has seen better days. A section of grandstand has been condemned since 2019,

The old Pimlico — some writers have called it America’s worst major sporting event venue — will take its final bow at the 2025 Preakness.

The 150th running of the Preakness Stakes takes place Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, with a lineup consisting of three Kentucky Derby runners-up and a remaining field of unknown entities and potential surprise winners.

When the horses break from the starting gate for the May 17 Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course there won't be more than nine runners. That's becoming a trend that hasn't been matched for the race in more than 30 years.

The second jewel of the Triple Crown shines with traditions. Don't miss the 2025 Preakness Stakes, this Saturday, May 17, at 2:30 PM ET on Peacock.

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Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, Bridlewood Farm, Don Alberto Stable, Robert LaPenta, Elayne Stables 5 LLC, Journalism arrived at Pimlico Race Course Tuesday afternoon to begin preparation for a highly anticipated start in Saturday’s 150 th Preakness Stakes (G1).

It was a relatively quiet May 13 morning at a soggy Pimlico Race Course as two of nine starters in the May 17 $2 million Preakness Stakes (G1) jogged around the wet, sealed racetrack.