pimlico 1969.JPG (6709 bytes) PIMLICO RACECOURSE Pimlico 1964.JPG (26233 bytes)
The racecourse at Pimlico is situated in Baltimore in the state of Maryland and has been in existence since 1870. Its most famous race is the Preakness Stakes which was first run in 1873, just 3 years after the course opened.

Maryland 1955.JPG (19253 bytes)
Pimlico 1965.JPG (25501 bytes) The Preakness is run each May over 9 1/2 furlongs and is for 3 year olds. The inaugural running, in 1873, was won by the George Barbee ridden Survivor. Pat Day rode 3 consecutive winners from 1994 to 96, and the most recent 2008 winner was Big Brown ridden by Kent Desormeaux.

 

 Pimlico 1968.JPG (28424 bytes)

On 1st November 1938 the track is famous for hosting the match between War Admiral and Seabiscuit when Seabiscuit prevailed. The match was witnessed by over 43000 people.
Pimlico 1971.JPG (19075 bytes) As well as the Preakness it hosts the Group 1 Pimlico Special in May run over 9 1/2 furlongs and contested for the first time in 1937 when War Admiral won. Seabiscuit followed this up the next year. In 2008 Student Council was victorious.

 

 Pimlico 1992.JPG (21241 bytes)
If you have badges, racecards, pictures of the racecourse or further details about the course, including your memories, then email johnslusar@fsmail.net