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Thoroughbred colts raced in the 151st Preakness Stakes at Laurel Park, Maryland, on May 16. This year's race was moved out of Baltimore for the first time in 118 years due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course. (Sean Salai/The Washington Times)

Maryland buys Preakness Stakes to keep Triple Crown racing in the state

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

Paco Lopez, right, atop Napoleon Solo, leads the pack to win the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes horse race, Saturday, May 16, 2026, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Napoleon Solo holds off Iron Honor by 1 1/4 lengths to win the Preakness at Laurel Park

By Noah Trister - Associated Press

Thoroughbred colts compete in high-stakes races on Friday, March 15 during Black-Eyed Susan Day, the preliminary to Saturday's Preakness Stakes. This year's race was moved to Laurel, Maryland, due to renovations at Pimlico Race Course. (Sean Salai/The Washington Times)

Preakness racegoers bid a wistful farewell to historic Laurel Park

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

In this image provided by the The Maryland Jockey Club, husband and wife, jockey Sheldon Russell and trainer Brittany Russell, pose for a photo in the winner's circle with son Rye and daughter Edy, after Point Dume won the third race, Dec. 31, 2023, at Laurel Park in Laurel, Md. (Jim McCue/The Maryland Jockey Club via AP)

Russell, with her husband riding, could make Preakness Stakes history with Taj Mahal

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

A horse works out at Laurel Park during sunrise, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Laurel, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Laurel Park waited 114 years for the Preakness. It may be a farewell as much as a debut

By Joey Cappelletti - Associated Press

Jockeys race horses during Laurel Park's Preakness Meet, Friday, May 8, 2026, in Laurel, Md. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Preakness in Laurel conjures memories of suburban Maryland’s equestrian past

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

Golden Tempo (19) ridden by Jose L. Ortiz wins the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will not run in Preakness Stakes

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Racehorse takes lead, dies at Laurel Park; Maryland’s 12th

Associated Press

People walk outside of a building at Pimlico Race Course as preparations take place for the Preakness Stakes horse race, Tuesday, May 15, 2018, in Baltimore. Pimlico Race Course is getting all gussied up again this week, ready to host the Preakness on a day that will enable the 148-year-old track to survive another year. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Preakness Stakes could leave aging Pimlico, move to Laurel Park

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Rapid Redux on Tuesday is going for his 19th win this year, which would tie the modern U.S. record set by Citation in 1948. (Maryland Jockey Club)

Rapid Redux consistently a good bet

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

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Maryland tracks, including Pimlico, are aging facilities unable to reap the financial benefits provided by slot machines and casinos. Neighboring states, meanwhile, have developed glitzy casinos at their now-sparkling tracks.

Long-suffering Maryland tracks still waiting for a casino bailout

By Stephen Whyno - The Washington Times

Officials approve deal to keep Preakness in Baltimore

By Brian Witte - Associated Press

Vote puts Preakness’ future in doubt

Associated Press