HORSE RACING

Major changes for the Infield activities on Preakness Stakes Day at Pimlico Race Course have been announced by the Maryland Jockey Club. The new "Preakness InfieldFEST" on Saturday, May 16 will be highlighted by a concert, including Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top. "The Preakness Stakes is the biggest single-day sporting event in the state with attendance figures exceeding 100,000 nine of the last 10 years, including eight straight," said Maryland Jockey Club president and chief operating officer Tom Chuckas. "In 100 days, the best three-year-old horses will be in Baltimore and we feel it is time for our public Infield customers to enjoy a new way to party. In this year of change it is now time to transform the Preakness Infield experience." Tickets for public Infield will remain $50 in advance and $60 on May 16. Top of the Stretch seats will remain $110 with coolers limited to 12 inches by 12 inches or smaller.