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Pimlico Race Track Facts: Think you have heard of Pimlico Race Track before? You have. The Pimlico Race Track is home of the Preakness Stakes. The Pimlico Race Track has enjoyed a long and fruitful history. It first opened its doors on October 25, 1870. Did you know that Pimlico Race Track is the second oldest racetrack in the nation? It is only second to the famous Saratoga Race Track - not by much though. Saratoga opened just six years earlier, in 1864. The Pimlico Race Track has been serving up high quality horse racing action to Baltimoreans for well over a century now. The track has been home to countless races that featured legendary horses such Sir Barton, Cigar, Man o' War, Secretariat, Citation and Seabiscuit. The Pimlico Race Track was a modest track that is constructed on 70 acres of land. Back in those days, the land was only $23,500. In fact, the entire racetrack was constructed for $25,000. Back in those days, this was a pretty hefty sum - still small compared to today's real estate prices. Soon after, the Pimlico Race Track became a staple in the world of horse racing. As it grew, the Pimlico Race Track developed its own nickname - "Old Hilltop". The name came from a small rise in the infield, which was a favorite gathering point for trainers and horse racing fans alike. Today, the Pimlico Race Track operates on 140 acres of land, entirely in Baltimore and the Old Hilltop has been removed as it obstructed view of those in the stands. The stable area at Pimlico Race Track can hold 800 horses plus tack, feed and it has sleeping rooms. The Main Grandstand can seat 5,691 horse racing fans, while the Old Grandstand can accommodate 5,926 more. The famous Clubhouse holds 1,269 attendees, the Sports Palace 160 and the Dining area holds 1,806 more. All in all, the capacity of the Pimlico Race Track is now at 14,852. Think that is a lot of horse racing fans? Well, the Pimlico Race Track also has additional seating for the Preakness Stakes, which raises its total capacity to 108,636 horse racing fans-that's a lot of attendees! Preakness Stakes Each year over 100,000 horse racing fans pack into the Pimlico Race Track to bet the Preakness Stakes. Up to millions more from around the globe watch the Preakness Stakes on television. This year's Preakness Stakes schedule is worth nearly four and a half million dollars. It's a featured event in the world of horse racing. The Preakness Stakes is held in May of every year - usually in the middle of the month. In 2005, the 12 horse, Afleet Alex, galloped across the finish line in first place winning the 2005 Preakness Stakes. Afleet Alex was followed by Scrappy T (5), in second, and Giacomo (13), coming in third. Scrappy T paid a nice $11.20 place and $5.80 to show. The Afleet Alex - Scrappy T exacta paid a handsome $152.60. The Triple paid $872 and the superfecta paid a whopping $10,362.30. Over 112,000 horse racing fans packed into the Pimlico Race Track to see the 2005 Preakness Stakes and this years Preakness looks to be even bigger and better. This second race of the famed Triple Crown looks to be another exciting race that will have horseracing fans standing on their feat from beginning to end. One of the things that set Advantage Wagering featured partner Bodog apart from other brick & mortar racebooks is their cash back system for horse racing bettors. Every time you place a wager on a horse race, you will be earning cold hard cash back into your Bodog horse betting account. It's just one of the ways that they reward their horse racing bettors. Why settle for less when you could be earning extra cash in your pocket with every horse bet? Pimlico Race Track is just one of the many race tracks that they offer betting on at Bodog Racebook. Don't miss any Triple Crown action, bet at Bodog`s race book today! You are just minutes from opening up the whole horse racing world. They place everything at your fingertips. Claim your free cash bonus and start earning cash back on your horse racing action right now by creating your Bodog account! 
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