Mayor Jack Young Archives • The Racing Biz

“The Preakness belongs in Baltimore”: House hears praise for proposed bill

Frank Vespe / 6 years

8 min read

A Maryland House committee today heard widespread support for a proposal to keep the Preakness at a renovated Pimlico and to rebuild Laurel.

Alan Rifkin
Belinda Stronach
Laurel Park
Maryland horse racing
Mayor Jack Young
Pimlico
Steuart Pittman
Stronach Group

Bill introduced to fund Pimlico, Laurel revamps

Frank Vespe / 6 years
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6 min read

A bill to fund the revamping of both Pimlico and Laurel Park has been introduced in the Maryland state house, and advocates are optimistic it has the legs to pass.

Pimlico: City, Stronach Group announce agreement, but much work remains

Frank Vespe / 6 years

8 min read

The agreement to save Pimlico announced today by the Stronach Group and Baltimore City will require state legislative action.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: March 7, 2026

Audley Farm hopes Secured Freedom has a little Bodemeister in him

Off to the Races Radio lineup for March 7

Triple Crown: San Felipe Stakes picks and analysis

CNL: Stowaway headlines Golden Horseshoe ‘cap

Triple Crown: Tampa Bay Derby picks and analysis

“The Preakness belongs in Baltimore”: House hears praise for proposed bill

Bill introduced to fund Pimlico, Laurel revamps

Pimlico: City, Stronach Group announce agreement, but much work remains

Audley Farm hopes Secured Freedom has.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Beaten Fritchie, General George favorites return

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 5

Sky’s the limit for Skie’s Music

Enck, Lindsey to be recognized for.