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Maryland gambles $500M on horse racing as industry shrinks, costs rise

State and industry leaders say rebuilding Pimlico and Laurel is key to saving Maryland racing

Construction crews continue work at Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, as preparations and upgrades move forward at the historic Baltimore track. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
Construction crews continue work at Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes, as preparations and upgrades move forward at the historic Baltimore track. (Kevin Richardson/Staff)
Sports reporter Sam Cohn
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Horse racing is as much a part of the Maryland's identity as blue crabs and the Chesapeake Bay. Is it worth $500 million to try and save it?

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