Ahead of Pimlico’s next chapter, fans get a day to grab memories

Just weeks before Pimlico Race Course closes all public-facing activity, fans and friends were invited to gather for a special appreciation day as Maryland horse racing takes the first steps of an industry transition. Pimlico will cease training, wagering and all “customer facing activities” at the end of the month, as the racetrack’s new owner — the state of Maryland — prepares an overhaul of the facilities.