The old Pimlico — some writers have called it America’s worst major sporting event venue — will take its final bow at the 2025 Preakness.

The second jewel of the Triple Crown shines with traditions. Don't miss the 2025 Preakness Stakes, this Saturday, May 17, at 2:30 PM ET on Peacock.

The third Saturday in May is just days away and with it the 150th Preakness Stakes. The Run for the Black-eyed Susans goes off around 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, May 17, from historic Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.

Baltimore Sun reporter Sam Cohn got firsthand knowledge of how to ride a horse from Maryland-based jockey Sheldon Russell and his wife.

Deputed Testamony lived to be 32 years old. He died in 2012 and his final resting place is at Bonita Farm in Harford County, where Boniface continues to train more horses. His team is working hard ahead of the 150th running of the Preakness.

The wrecking ball is just about hovering over Pimlico Race Course, with a complete knockdown and rebuild of the grandstand and other facilities coming.

Each business gets to show off its specialty to people who come through the door ahead of the 150th Preakness Stakes.

Much like a hole in denim jeans or the gap in a 7-year-old's front teeth, the 2025 Preakness Stakes naturally draws the eye to what is not there than what is there. What is not there: Kentucky Derby winner Sovereignty.