LITTLE HISTORY OF PIMLICO RACE COURSE!

LITTLE HISTORY OF PIMLICO RACE COURSE!

Pimlico Race Course is the second-oldest racetrack in the United States, after Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is located in Baltimore, Maryland, and is home to the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing.

Pimlico was founded in 1870 by a group of Baltimore businessmen, including William R. Johnson, John Merryman, and John Ellicott. The track was named after the Pimlico neighborhood of Baltimore, which was named after a village in Surrey, England.

The first race at Pimlico was held on October 25, 1870, and was won by the colt Preakness. The Preakness Stakes was first run at Pimlico in 1873, and has been held there every year since 1909.

Pimlico has hosted many of the greatest horses in racing history, including Man o' War, Sir Barton, Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Citation, Secretariat, and Cigar. The track has also hosted a number of other major races, including the Dixie Stakes, the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, and the Pimlico Special.

Pimlico Race Course is a National Historic Landmark, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The track is still in operation today, and is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Baltimore.

Here are some other interesting facts about Pimlico Race Course:

The track's signature race, the Preakness Stakes, is run on a 1 3/16-mile dirt track.
The track's infield is known as "The Pimlico Pike," and is a popular spot for spectators to picnic and watch the races.
Pimlico has hosted a number of concerts and other events over the years, including the Virgin Festival in 2006-2008.
The track is currently owned by the Stronach Group.