The 149th rendition of the Preakness at Pimlico will mark the last event before a major reconstruction project begins. The entire Pimlico Race Course, including the iconic Preakness barn, will be razed and rebuilt by 2027. While some express nostalgia for the venue, top trainers emphasize the importance of preserving the intimacy and charm of the Preakness barn. The upcoming changes will lead to the Preakness being held at Laurel in 2026 during the reconstruction period.
The Preakness will be at Laurel in 2026 while they rebuild Pimlico. The Belmont is at Saratoga next month while Belmont is being rebuilt. Times are a changing.
ICYMI -- The plan is to tear down and rebuild the entire Pimlico race course, including the well-worn Preakness barn. But prominent horsemen, including D. Wayne Lukas and Kenny McPeek, hope it ain't so: https://t.co/aAiNPAyLiR
The entire Pimlico Race Course will be razed and rebuilt by 2027. But top trainers feel that the intimacy and charm of the Preakness barn is worth saving. “They shouldn’t touch the Preakness barn. The history and all the stories come outta here.” https://t.co/aAiNPAyLiR
Pimlico celebrates its final Preakness before the big rebuild — and the community's feelings are mixed. https://t.co/RvM7bkojpe
The 149th rendition of the Preakness on Saturday will be the last before a massive reconstruction project begins at Pimlico, and with that brings a mix of nostalgia over the vaunted venue -- but also hope for the future. Because fixing up the old place... https://t.co/P0tkvSKezN