In 2025, there were 1,109 races across 119 live racing days at Laurel Park and Pimlico Race Course. Average revenue per race was $365,637, up 14.29% from the previous year.
Average daily revenue for Laurel and Pimlico races in 2025 was $3,407,493, up 13.49% from 2024.
The field size increased slightly in 2025, with an average of 7.65 starters per race, compared to 7.48 in 2024.
The popular “Preakness Preview Day” program on Saturday, April 19, grossed $5,537,002, up from $2,889,324 in 2024.
“Preakness Preview Day” featured the $150,000 Federico Tesio Stakes and the $150,000 Weber City Miss Stakes. Both races were designated as “Win Today – See You in May” events, with the winners receiving automatic entry into the Grade 1 Preakness Stakes and the Grade 2 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes, respectively.
The Jim McKay Maryland Million raised $5,707,200 on Saturday, October 11, up from $4,660,001 in 2025.
The 33-day Winter Meeting runs until Sunday, March 29. Racing takes place on Fridays and Saturdays in January and on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in February and March. The first race is at 12:00 PM ET, and Laurel Park’s betting program includes two “Value Pick 5” bets. Both “Value Pick 5” bets offer a minimum bet of 50 cents, a low 12% takeout percentage and transfer potential.
The highlight of the Winter Meeting is Valentine’s Day, February 14. Laurel Park will host four stakes races that afternoon, including the General George for 4-year-olds and older and the Barbara Fritchie for older fillies and mares. Both races are run at seven furlongs and are worth $200,000 each.
Here you will find the full schedule for the Winter Meeting deployment.
Saturday January 17:
- The What a Summer Overnight Handicap – $100,000 – Mares and Fillies – 4 Year Olds and Over – 6 furlongs
- The Jennings Stakes – $100,000 – Registered Maryland Bred/Maryland Sired and/or Virginia Bred/Virginia Sired – 4 year olds and over – 1 Mile
- The Geisha Stakes – $100,000 – Registered Maryland bred/Maryland sire and/or Virginia bred/Virginia sire – Mares and mares – 4 year olds and over – 1 mile
- The Fire Plug Overnight Handicap – $100,000 – 4 year olds and over – 6 1/2 furlongs
Saturday January 31:
- The Xtra Heat Stakes – $100,000 – 3-year-old fillies – 6 furlongs
- The Spectacular Bidding Stakes – $100,000 – 3 year olds – 7 furlongs
Saturday February 14:
- The Nellie Morse Stake – $100,000 – Mares and Mares – 4 Year Olds and Over – 1 1/16 Miles
- The Post Time Stakes – $100,000 – 4 year olds and up – 1 1/16 Miles
- The General George Stakes (listed) – $200,000 – 4 year olds and up – 7 furlongs
- The Barbara Fritchie Stakes (listed) – $200,000 – 4 year olds and up – 7 furlongs
Saturday February 21:
- The Miracle Wood Stakes – $100,000 – 3 year olds – 1 mile
- The Wide Country Stakes – $100,000 – 3-year-old fillies – 7 furlongs
Saturday March 7:
- The Not For Love Stakes – $100,000 – Registered Maryland Bred/Maryland Sired and/or Virginia Bred/Virginia Sired – 4 year olds and over – 6 furlongs
- The Conniver Stakes – $100,000 – Registered Maryland Bred/Maryland Sired and/or Virginia Bred/Virginia Sired – Mares and mares – 4 year olds and older – 7 furlongs
Saturday March 21:
- Beyond the Wire Stakes – $100,000 – 3-year-old fillies – 1 mile
- The Private Terms Wagering – $100,000 – 3 year olds – 1 1/16 Miles
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