Preakness Week Events
About The Event
Friday
17
Black-Eyed Susan Day
Black-Eyed Susan Day
PEOPLE'S PINK PARTY & GOO GOO DOLLS INFIELD CONCERT
One of Pimlico's oldest stakes races, the Black-Eyed Susan was first run at Pimlico in 1919. The mile and one-eighth test, for three-year-old fillies is traditionally run the Friday before the Preakness and has long been recognized as the middle jewel of the traditional filly Triple Crown, which also includes the Kentucky Oaks Stakes and the Acorn. Don't miss any of the fun, including:
- A 13-race program, including the $500,000 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (G2), the $300,000 Pimlico Special (G3), the $30,000 Pimlico “Battle of the Sexes” Jockey Challenge with eight of the top riders, and the Lady Legends for the Cure IV Race.
- The People’s Pink Party and first ever infield concert featuring Goo Goo Dolls, Rodney Atkins and Rachel Farley.
- Handicapping sessions, celebrity jockey autograph sessions, book signings, and more!!
Tickets can be purchased online at www.blackeyedsusanday.com or by calling 877-206-8042.


