Mike Rogers, acting president and the general manager of the Maryland Jockey Club, issued a statement Aug. 31 before the building of a new facility at Pimlico Race Course begins under the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority.
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“On July 1, 2024, ownership of Pimlico Race Course was officially transferred from The Stronach Group to the State of Maryland as part of the plan to secure the Preakness Stakes’ continued presence in Baltimore and establish Pimlico as the permanent hub for year-round Thoroughbred racing in Maryland. In conjunction with this transfer, a strategic investment of $10 million was announced through the Park Heights Renaissance in consultation with the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority to enhance housing, employment training, and workforce development in the Park Heights area.
For the Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority and the Maryland Stadium Authority to move ahead, today, August 31, marks the final day for all racing, training and wagering operations at Pimlico Race Course. This closure includes all customer-facing activities and the backstretch.
Pimlico has been a valuable part of our organization. The Stronach Group thanks our customers and the community, particularly the Park Heights community, for their patronage and support. To the employees, backstretch workers, owners, trainers, jockeys and riders, and industry stakeholders we thank you for your partnership in delivering world-class Thoroughbred racing and training while maintaining the highest standards of operation and horse care and safety at Pimlico. We look forward to continuing to work with Maryland racing stakeholders for many years to come and to the upcoming Preakness 150 at Pimlico.”
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