Maryland Wes Moore Governor and the Board of Public Works approved a demolition package for Pimlico Race Race and the acquisition of Shamrock Farm in the county of Carroll to serve as the foreground of the thoroughbred training center in Maryland. Actions mark a critical advance in the growth of local economies and on the level of the state, in addition to promoting the future of thoroughbred races in the state.
“Today, we take another step towards a new redesigned pimlico,” said Governor Moore. “I thank my colleagues on the board of directors of public works, the general assembly of Maryland, Maryland Stadium Authority, Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operation Authority and our local community partners for obtaining the future of Preakness in Maryland. Together, we will continue to stimulate economic growth in Park Heights, in all Baltimore and in the whole state. ”
During the meeting, representatives of Maryland Stadium Authority revealed the concept of design of Pimlico race race, which will start demolition and catering after Preakness 150 on May 17.
“We are delighted to deliver a new modern Pimlico for racing fans and the Park Heights community,” said Maryland Stadium Authority Craig Thompson. “But this work is larger than a race track, as historic and important as it is. It is a question of bringing hundreds of millions of dollars in state investment in Park Heights and working in partnership with Medco and the local community to achieve a shared vision for the future.”
The Maryland Stadium Authority – in partnership with the Maryland Jockey Club and the Park Heights community – will supervise the construction of the new Pimlico racing course. The new installation will support around 500 jobs and will be a center for economic activity all year round in Park Heights. Pimlico, which currently welcomes a fortnight of racing per year, will become the permanent house of maryland thoroughbred races with more than 100 days of racing per year.
The design of the site unveiled today will also create a solid and coherent identity, with a new clubhouse inspired by Grand Baltimore monuments such as the Rawlings Conservatory in Druid Hill Park and the original Pimlico Clubhouse.
The approved acquisition of Shamrock Farm triggers one of the greatest investments in the State in the county of Carroll in recent history, following a two -year investigation on more than eight sites in six counties in Maryland. The state of Maryland will run at least $ 110 million to the new training center, which will offer 328 pastoral acres to create a best -class training center with more than 800 horsepower on board, housing for Backstch workers and a training track with dimensions identical to those of Pimico.
“Two years ago, we were responsible for creating and implementing a sustainable thoroughbred race strategy for the state,” said the Operational Authority of the Hippodrome Maryland, Greg Cross. “I am proud to say that we have finished our work before the scheduled date. Pimlico is safely in the hands of the state, we have created a non -profit operator to execute the track, and at Shamrock Farm, we have the ideal location for a world class training center. ”
The acquisition of Shamrock Farm is supported by the Government of the County of Carroll, which agreed to commit $ 1.5 million to compensate for infrastructure costs.
“The County of Carroll is delighted with Shamrock Farm was selected as site of the Maryland horse racing training center,” said the chairman of the County County Council Kenneth A. Kiler. “The 328 Shamrock acres combined with the rich equestrian tradition of Carroll brings a well -deserved notoriety to this beautiful farm and the region. We are honored to play such an essential role in this long -term business.
