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The Pimlico
Race Track is home of the Preakness Stakes,
the Pimlico first opened its doors on
October 25, 1870. It is the second oldest racetrack in the
U.S. The first was Saratoga, upstate New York
in 1864. The Pimlico racetrack was engineered
by General John Ellicott and has hosted legendary horses
such as Man O' War, Sir Barton, Sea Biscuit,
War Admiral, Citation, Secretariat, Cigar
and Silver Charm. The Pimlico is
constructed on 70 acres overlooking the Jones Falls,
the Maryland Jockey Club purchased the land for
$23,500, and built the racetrack for $25,000
Still today the Maryland Jockey Club is dedicated to
presenting the great sport of Thoroughbred racing
as the centerpiece of a high-quality entertainment experience
providing fun and excitement in an inviting and friendly
atmosphere for people of all ages.
Pimlico Racetrack has a
Loam oval track, a Turf course and a Grass course. Below
are the track facts:
Pimlico Racetrack Facts
Loam Track
Length of stretch from last turn to finish line: 1,152
feet
Width of track : 70 feet
Has a six-furlong and 1 ¼ mile chutes
Turf Course
7/8 of a mile inside main track
Has an aluminum inner rail
Grass Course
A mixture of sandy clay loam, 65% turf type tall fescue,
25% turf type perennial ryegrass, and 10% blue grass.
Grass height is maintained at four to five inches during
racing season.
Preakness Stakes Contenders 2010
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Pimlico
Race Track
Hayward
and Winner Avenues
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
Post Times -First Race: 10:30 a.m.
Preakness: 6:05 p.m
Pimlico Racetrack is a
historic horse racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland that
features thoroughbred racing. It is the traditional home
of the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown "Preakness
Stakes". Other big events hosted by the racetrack are
the Pimlico Racetrack Special, the Federico Tesio
Stakes, the Jim McKay Breeders Cup Handicap and the
Black-Eyed Susan Stakes.
Pimlico Racetrack
Capacity
New Grandstand: 5,692
Old Grandstand: 5,296
Clubhouse: 1,269
Total Daily Seating Capacity: 13,047
Standing Room (estimated): 22,000
Infield Capacity (estimated): 60,000
Bet Preakness Stakes at Pimlico
Race Course
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