Tim Ritvo, chief operating officer of the Stronach Group, which is the parent company of the Maryland Jockey Club, addressed the ongoing question of the Preakness Stakes possibly moving from Pimlico to Laurel Park during an informal news conference at Pimlico during Preakness Day May 19.
Ritvo implied his preference was for Laurel Park, about 30 minutes south of the city, to be the site for the Preakness, although there are still efforts regarding the possibility of renovating or rebuilding Pimlico.
The MJC owns Pimlico, Laurel and the Preakness Stakes and has been investing in improvements at Laurel. The Maryland Jockey Club is also making a bid to land a Breeders' Cup for Laurel.
