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Preakness 2022: ‘Reimagined’ race draws more than 60,000 fans, half of pre-pandemic totals

May 23, 2022

At a “reimagined” Preakness Stakes that saw high temperatures and a win from Early Voting, the official attendance was more than 60,000, the Maryland Jockey Club said Sunday. The Preakness regularly drew more than 130,000 fans in the years before the coronavirus pandemic, but fans were not permitted in 2020 and attendance was limited to 10,000 at Pimlico Race Course in 2021 due to COVID-19. “This year’s reimagined festivities designed to reduce the event footprint for a fresh, post pandemic guest experience welcomed 60,000+ who wagered over $130 million on one of the hottest May days on record,” the Maryland Jockey Club, which operates the track, said in a statement.

Article Source: Baltimore Sun

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