Preakness’ final journey at Pimlico, for now

For 150 years, the third Saturday in Could means just one factor within the horse racing world: The Preakness Stakes.

Some could query why the second-oldest racetrack in America, the one which hosts the center jewel of the triple crown, is scheduled to be demolished and rebuilt.

In case you ask that query, you’ve by no means been to the Pimlico Race Course.

WTOP requested these attending the Preakness Stakes their ideas concerning the modifications to Pimlico.

“It’s in very unhealthy situation,” mentioned Marta Montenegro. “It’s a dump.”

After attending the Kentucky Derby seven occasions, Montenegro and her husband traveled from Miami to attend their first Preakness.

It’s not solely first timers who suppose it wants enhancements.

“It is going to be good to have loos that don’t flood and a roof that doesn’t leak,” mentioned Jessica Lindsay, an assistant coach with John Robb Racing. “You already know that say don’t repair it if it ain’t broke, however it’s broke.”

Not everyone seems to be thrilled with the modifications, together with a part of the possession staff and breeder of Journalism, the winner of Saturday’s a hundred and fiftieth Preakness Stakes.

“It’s crushing actually,” mentioned Reed Ringler. “I’ve had so many unimaginable reminiscences right here.”

The COO of Don Alberto United States advised WTOP that he was going to overlook the Previous Hill Prime.

“In case you’re a horseman in Kentucky, New York, California, you like coming right here. They deal with individuals nice,” mentioned Reed.

The Preakness Stakes might be transferring to Laurel Race Monitor as Pimlico is rebuilt.

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