Pimlico: 10 great moments
The current version of Pimlico had its swan song — and one more great moment — Saturday. Here’s one reporter’s take on its greatest.
Read Moreby Ted Black | May 18, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |
The current version of Pimlico had its swan song — and one more great moment — Saturday. Here’s one reporter’s take on its greatest.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | May 16, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |
Maybe it was inevitable. Maybe there had to be, you know, something unusual to happen this weekend at Pimlico. Given the history and all.
Read Moreby The Biz | May 16, 2025 | Breaking, Handicapping, Maryland, MD Racing, Preakness weekend | 0 |
We asked our experts for their take on who will win the key stakes Friday on Black-Eyed Susan day at Pimlico. Their answers.
Read Moreby The Biz | May 13, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Race Preview, Maryland, MD Racing, Preakness weekend | 0 |
Pyrenees was up late to win the 2024 Pimlico Special, kicking off a big year for trainer Cherie DeVaux, and will seek to defend that title Friday.
Read Moreby Gary Quill | May 9, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Other, Maryland, MD Business, Opinion, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 2 |
Longtime handicapper Gary Quill has been going to Pimlico for more than 60 years. Here’s what he’ll remember as a new facility replaces the old.
Read Moreby Press Release | Feb 6, 2025 | Breaking, Business, Maryland, MD Business, Press release other | 0 |
The 150th running of the Grade 1 Preakness will take place May 17 at Pimlico Race Course and will anchor a weekend filled with 16 stakes.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | May 17, 2024 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Preakness weekend, Triple Crown Trail | 0 |
Pyrenees rallied late to win a thrilling G3 Pimlico Special and give trainer Cherie DeVaux three stakes wins on the afternoon.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | May 19, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Maryland, MD Racing, Preakness weekend | 0 |
Rattle N Roll just ran down Speed Bias on the money to take the Pimlico Special, a win that trainer Ken McPeek said packs more punch than you might expect.
Read MoreTrainer Damon Dilodovico took Pimlico Special hopeful Armando R for $16,000 — but takes no credit for the astute claim.
Read Moreby Jennifer Kelly | May 20, 2022 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Preakness weekend | 0 |
First Captain, a $1.5 million yearling purchase, took another step towards justifying his gaudy price with a rallying win in the historic Pimlico Special.
Read MoreThough a Grade 3, the Pimlico Special’s gaudy history makes it a major race, and several local trainers are set to try their luck.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Feb 16, 2022 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Business, Opinion | 0 |
That four of Maryland’s linchpin stakes are less prominent than they were 10 or 15 years ago is a problem that requires fixing: it’s time to make a splash.
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