Jennifer Kelly • contributor to The Racing Biz

The pianist, the racetracker, the dog: Pimlico’s ghosts

Pimlico, a one-mile dirt oval bounded by generations of our collective memory, serves as the final home for racetrackers, bettors, even a dog.

New Jersey native Michael Greenblatt’s unusual cat has inspired a new children’s book, about a cat who races horses, and a horse’s name.

Maryland’s live racing days once were a precious commodity that racetracks fought for, and a half-mile track like Marlboro could sink a Governor.

The story of Pimlico is one of resilience in the face of innumerable challenges, and one that looks set to continue for years to come.

In a new BackTracks, the story of the largely forgotten Key to the Mint, who was champion three-year-old despite going 0-for-2 in Triple Crown races.