1/ST and the Maryland Jockey Membership introduced at this time that Preakness 146 will run with a socially distant, restricted crowd of 10,000 in attendance when it returns because the second jewel of the Triple Crown Collection on Saturday, Could 15 to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The choice to incorporate followers was made in session with and by approval of native and state well being and governmental authorities and consists of the approval for a restricted variety of followers for Black-Eyed Susan Day on Friday, Could 14.
A restricted variety of tickets will go on sale to the general public on Monday, April 5. Tickets can be out there for Preakness Day and Black-Eyed Susan Day at www.preakness.com, by emailing [email protected] or by calling the Preakness 146 Field Workplace toll-free at 1-877-206-8042, Monday by means of Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET.
On account of the improved well being protocols and required social distancing pointers, the seating manifest has been modified to mirror altered ticket choices and viewing areas. Current ticket holders, those that opted to hold over their tickets from Preakness 145 attributable to COVID-19 restrictions, may have the chance to relocate to the closest equal seating space for this yr’s occasion starting on March 24.
“We’re thrilled to have the ability to welcome followers again to Pimlico Race Course for Preakness 146,” stated Belinda Stronach, Chairman, Chief Govt Officer and President, 1/ST. “Whereas fan attendance can be restricted attributable to COVID-19 protocols, the thrill of the Preakness just isn’t restricted. The 1/ST crew has labored tirelessly and in cooperation with Baltimore Metropolis and the State of Maryland to thoughtfully and safely put together for an thrilling and memorable day of world-class Thoroughbred horse racing and leisure.”
In full consideration for the well being and security of friends, horsemen, these on the backstretch and workers, 1/ST EXPERIENCE will ship a wholly re-imagined leisure and curated hospitality expertise inclusive of COVID-19 protocols. From indoor eating within the Grandstand to premium outside viewing from the 1/ST Flip Suites and the long-lasting Turfside Terrace, friends will take pleasure in every thing the Preakness has to supply in security. Company Village Suites will characteristic luxurious open air cabanas, lounge seating and the most effective race day views from their new spot on the house stretch. Particular person tickets vary in worth from $150 to $500 with pricing out there on request for suites.
“I need to thank 1/ST and The Maryland Jockey Membership for working to make sure that all the right security and public well being protocols can be in place for Preakness 146,” stated Governor Larry Hogan. “Having followers again at Pimlico is one other signal we’re on the street again to regular, and I look ahead to as soon as once more presenting the Woodlawn Vase.”
“The Preakness is a Baltimore staple and the middle of American horseracing since 1870. I’m excited to welcome followers again to Pimlico Race Course in Park Heights,” stated Mayor Brandon M. Scott. “Sustaining the well being and security of Baltimore residents is my high precedence, and I’m assured the workers at 1/ST and the Maryland Jockey Membership will defend the well being of followers by following the protection pointers set forth by the Metropolis of Baltimore and State of Maryland.”
Preakness 146 weekend will open with Black-Eyed Susan Day on Friday, Could 14 and can as soon as once more characteristic the $250,000 George E. Mitchell Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2). This yr will mark the 97th working of this historic race. Final yr, 1/ST and the Maryland Jockey Membership introduced the renaming of this race to honor the late George E. Mitchell and his work throughout the Park Heights neighborhood. The 146th working of the $1 million Preakness Stakes (G1) will happen on Saturday, Could 15 as a part of an unimaginable weekend that includes the best contenders in Thoroughbred horse racing who will compete for a complete of $3.25 million in purse winnings.
NBC Sports activities will broadcast Preakness 146 reside on NBC from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. ET on race day, Saturday, Could 15, with prolonged protection starting at 2:00 p.m. ET on NBCSN.
Resulting from COVID-19 restrictions, InfieldFest, the beloved annual music pageant custom on the Preakness that brings collectively followers for legendary performances, distinctive hospitality and curated activations, is not going to proceed as standard. As an alternative, 1/ST EXPERIENCE will introduce a brand new, socially distant reside element, Preakness LIVE, that can run concurrently with the NBC broadcast and can be livestreamed that includes musical leisure that can rejoice Baltimore’s richness and variety. Tickets for Preakness LIVE can be introduced within the coming weeks.
For the reason that outset of the pandemic, 1/ST and the Maryland Jockey Membership have applied stringent, industry-leading COVID-19 well being and security protocols to guard the neighborhood, riders, horsemen, those that work on the backstretch and 1/ST workers. COVID-19 protocols for Preakness 146 will embrace non-invasive thermal temperature scans on visitor arrival, expedited entry for totally vaccinated friends, enforced bodily distancing and queue line markers, elevated sanitation all through the power, accessible hand sanitization stations and a compulsory masking coverage. Preakness 146 well being and security protocols might be discovered at www.preakness.com/health-safety.
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