Laurel Park gets its moment in the spotlight for a one-time, scaled-down Preakness
Laurel Park is set to host a scaled-down version of the Preakness Stakes due to renovations at Pimlico. The event will feature a limited crowd of 4,800, significantly smaller than the usual turnout. While the atmosphere will be more intimate, attendees will have the opportunity to get closer to the horses than in previous years.
- ▪Laurel Park will host the Preakness Stakes while Pimlico undergoes a $400 million renovation.
- ▪The crowd for this year's event will be limited to 4,800, compared to over 120,000 at Pimlico.
- ▪There will be no live music or corporate tents allowed in the infield at Laurel Park.
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