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Racetracks in Maryland
Pimlico Race Course, Baltimore
Home to the Preakness Stakes - where horses like Secretariat, Seabiscuit and War Admiral made their names. Each Spring, Marylanders gather for the second leg of the Triple Crown in thoroughbred horse racing. You have to see it in person to appreciate it!
Laurel Park, Laurel
Laurel Park has live racing, simulcast events, first class dining and a grandstand perfect for a family picnic. And each year it hosts Maryland Million, a celebration of the Maryland Thoroughbreds, some of the finest horses on Earth. Come enjoy the spectacle!
Maryland State Fair, Timonium
Horse racing in Maryland dates back to the 18th Century, it's a tradition that runs deep. If you want proof, just come to the Maryland State Fair. The old Timonium Raceway comes to life each summer for live racing during the fair. Don't miss it!
Beyond the Track
Maryland Steeplechase Racing
Maryland hosts several steeplechase race meets, ranging from informal point-to-points to the historic Maryland Hunt Cup, and is also home to the sport’s national governing body, the National Steeplechase Association.
Here's a list of the upcoming races in 2025. There's probably one near you!
Sun., March 30 | Green Spring Valley Hounds Point-to-Point
Sat., April 5 | Elkridge-Harford Point-to-Point
Sat., April 12 | My Lady's Manor
Sun., April 13 | Mount Harmon Wicomico Hunt Point-to-Point
Sat., April 19 | Grand National Steeplechase
Sat., April 26 | Maryland Hunt Cup
Sun., May 18 | Potomac Hunt Races
Fair Hill Training Center
One of the nation’s leading training centers in Cecil County, Fair Hill is home to some 700 Thoroughbred racehorses and has helped produce two winners of the Kentucky Derby.