Maryland Buys Laurel Park for Racing Future | Baltimore News

Maryland just splashed $48.5 million to buy Laurel Park Race Track — part of a $383 million state investment aimed at reviving horse racing and boosting the economy. Originally slated for demolition, Laurel Park will now become a premier training facility, while Pimlico, already purchased by the state, gets a $200 million makeover to host the Preakness in 2027 and 100+ racing days a year. The deal, delayed by a 45-day legislative review, signals Maryland’s commitment to preserving its racing legacy and enhancing quality of life for residents. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/234b3fefc233581a