Join Us for a Day at the Races, April 25

The Laurel History Boys and Voices of Laurel team will be trackside at Laurel Park on Saturday, April 25 to host our second annual Day at the Races. This free event is open to everyone, and provides another opportunity for residents to see the historic venue and experience thoroughbred racing live and up close—while you still can.

With Laurel Park’s future still not completely certain, one thing is sure—its days of being the active racetrack Laurel has known since 1911 will cease after Pimlico’s renovations are complete. That’s when Laurel Park is now scheduled to transition into a premier horse training facility. What that will ultimately mean in terms of public access, simulcast racing, and more remains to be seen.   

Photo: Richard Friend

In the meantime, the legendary track is primed for yet another historic event, as it’s set to host its very first running of the Preakness at Laurel while Pimlico undergoes construction. And to help set the mood, we’re excited to have our Day at the Races on April 25. That’s just one week before the Kentucky Derby, which will run on May 2; and the Preakness arrives at Laurel Park just two weeks later on May 16. Join us under the tent at trackside starting at noon to learn the basics and to celebrate the rich history of Laurel Park.

This is a free, open event—while there won’t be a formal presentation, guests are encouraged to mingle! Joining us will be Frank Vespe, founder of The Racing Biz— the independent voice for Mid-Atlantic thoroughbred racing and breeding, covering the sport, business, and personalities of the racing industry. Frank and others with racetrack knowledge will be available to answer questions and share insight.

Whether you’re a regular at the track or a first-time visitor, it promises to be another fun Saturday afternoon. We hope to see you there!  

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