The wrecking ball is just about hovering over Pimlico Race Course, with a complete knockdown and rebuild of the grandstand and other facilities coming.

A victory Saturday at Pimlico by the Kentucky Derby’s beaten favorite would recall the Preakness’ days as a pivotal Triple Crown race for top 3-year-olds

The Black Eyed Susan is the Maryland state flower because it blooms in black and gold, the state’s official colors. But the Black Eyed Susan blooms only in June. This race is held in May. So, management goes out and buys daisies and colors their centers with black shoe polish.

Sporting News breaks down the current and historical trends for the 2025 Preakness Stakes that you should consider when picking another horse in the second leg of the Triple Crown with Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty out of the running.

The new clubhouse will look like a white palace in the park as part of a design inspired by the old Pimlico clubhouse and the Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park. It will have a promenade, rooftop balconies, and space for year-round gatherings. Historic wood beams from some of the current structures will be used in the new buildings.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson served as the host as the National Thoroughbred League held the Pimlico Cup on Saturday in Baltimore.

Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course is celebrating Preakness Day on Saturday with live Thoroughbred racing and Corgi races. According to Penn National Race Course, the public is invited to celebrate Preakness Day on May 17.