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Pimlico RaceTrack |
It's the 134 running of the $1 million Preakness Stakes, the middle jewel of the Triple Crown. Three year old Preakness Stakes Contenders, will run the one and 3/16th mile track at Pimlico in Baltimore, Maryland. In the U.S., all the action takes place on Saturday, May 16, 2009. More Preakness Stakes horse betting information
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The Pimlico Race Track is home of the Preakness Stakes.
It first opened its doors on October 25, 1870. Did you know that Pimlico Race Track is the second oldest racetrack in the nation?
It is only second to the famous Saratoga Race Track. Saratoga opened just six years earlier, in 1864. The Pimlico Race Track has been serving up high quality horse racing action to Baltimoreans for well over a century now. The track has been home to countless races that featured legendary horses such Sir Barton, Cigar, Man o' War, Secretariat, Citation and Seabiscuit.
The Pimlico Race Track was a modest track that is constructed on 70 acres of land. Back in those days, the land was only $23,500. In fact, the entire racetrack was constructed for $25,000. Back in those days, this was a pretty hefty sum, still small compared to today's real estate prices. Soon after, the Pimlico Race Track became a staple in the world of horse racing. As it grew, the Pimlico Race Track developed its own nickname "Old Hilltop". The name came from a small rise in the infield, which was a favorite gathering point for trainers and horse racing fans alike. Today, the Pimlico Race Track operates on 140 acres of land, entirely in Baltimore and the Old Hilltop has been removed as it obstructed view of those in the stands. |
Preakness Information 2009
Preakness Day - Saturday May 16th
Gates Open 8:00 a.m.
Rain or Shine First Race Post Time 10:30 a.m.
Preakness Stakes Post Time 6:05 p.m.
Pimlico Race Track
Hayward and Winner Avenues
Baltimore, Maryland 21215 |
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The stable area at Pimlico Race Track can hold 800 horses plus tack, feed and it has sleeping rooms. The Main Grandstand can seat 5,691 horse racing fans, while the Old Grandstand can accommodate 5,926 more. The famous Clubhouse holds 1,269 attendees, the Sports Palace 160 and the Dining area holds 1,806 more. All in all, the capacity of the Pimlico Race Track is now at 14,852. Think that is a lot of horse racing fans? Well, the Pimlico Race Track also has additional seating for the Preakness Stakes, which raises its total capacity to 108,636 horse racing fans-that's a lot of attendees! |
Pimlico Racetrack
Pimlico Racetrack is a historic horse racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland that features thoroughbred racing. It is the traditional home of the second jewel of horseracing’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.
Set by Tank's Prospect in 1985 and equalled by Louis Quatorze in 1996, the speed record for the current 1 3/16 miles (1.91 km) Preakness is 1 minute 53 2/5 seconds. The record victory margin is 11½ lengths, by Smarty Jones in 2004.
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Pimlico Track Overview
Stable Area - 500 horses, plus tack, feed and sleeping rooms.
Betting Windows - 750 (including temporary windows on Preakness Day), and automated betting machines.
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Main Grandstand
Old Grandstand
Clubhouse
Sports Palace
Dining |
5,691
5,926
1,269
160
1,806 |
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Total Daily Seating Capacity |
14,852 |
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Additional |
Preakness Day Seating |
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Terrace Box Seats
Top of the Stretch
Turfside Terrace
Clubhouse Turn Reserved
Clubhouse Turn Suites
Village Sky Chalets
Corporate Village
Standing Room (estimated)
Infield Capacity (estimated) |
4,000
944
1,500
642
190
240
5,000
22,000
60,000 |
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Total |
94,546 |
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Grand Total |
109,398 |
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