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TexasTowelie

(112,168 posts)
Wed Dec 12, 2018, 08:42 PM Dec 2018

Study calls for demolishing Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, rebuilding at a cost of $424M

A new Maryland Stadium Authority study calls for demolishing Pimlico Race Course and rebuilding it at a cost of $424 million, according to a summary of the study’s findings obtained by The Baltimore Sun.

The full study, which will be released online Thursday morning, aims to design an ideal venue to host the Preakness Stakes and considers several year-round, nonracing uses for the site in Baltimore’s Park Heights area. It recommends adding amenities at the track, such as a grocery store, other shops, a hotel and townhouses.

It suggests “demolition and removal of all existing structures on the site, including the tracks, infield, grandstand, clubhouse, equestrian barns and associated infrastructure.”

The $424 million cost estimate does not include any of the future development initiatives beyond rebuilding the clubhouse and tracks. It envisions additional projects that would be built by private developers.

Read more: https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-pimlico-report-20181212-story.html

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Study calls for demolishing Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, rebuilding at a cost of $424M (Original Post) TexasTowelie Dec 2018 OP
That will take years. Where will they switch the race to? brush Dec 2018 #1
This is a list of currently active horse racing venues. elleng Dec 2018 #2

elleng

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2. This is a list of currently active horse racing venues.
Wed Dec 12, 2018, 09:22 PM
Dec 2018

...... Laurel Park Racecourse, Laurel · Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium (only held during fair); Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore (site of Preakness ...

Laurel: http://www.laurelpark.com/race-info/news/ten-stakes-races-added-laurel-park-fall-meet-schedule



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