Md. governor signs bill to rebuild Pimlico, home of the Preakness Stakes

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Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes. The 149th running of the race is set for May 18.

FILE - National Treasure, bottom left, with John Velazquez, leads the pack toward the first turn during the148th running of the Preakness Stakes horse race at Pimlico Race Course, May 20, 2023, in Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore signed a measure on Thursday, May 9, 2024, to rebuild Baltimore’s historic but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control.

The plan also calls for transferring Pimlico from the Stronach Group, which is the current owner of Pimlico and nearby Laurel Park, to a newly formed nonprofit that would operate under the state. Maryland lawmakers approved a plan in 2020 to rebuild the track, but it never got off the ground. The new plan increases the amount of state bonds to be used from $375 million to $400 million. The plan also calls for a training facility, with details to be determined.

 

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Maryland governor signs bill to rebuild Pimlico, home of the Preakness StakesMaryland Gov. Wes Moore has signed a measure to rebuild Baltimore’s historic but antiquated Pimlico Race Course and transfer the track to state control. Under the new law, Maryland can use $400 million in state bonds to rebuild the home of the second jewel of horse racing’s Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes.
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