pimlico

Thân thiện

A jockey rides his horse around the track at Pimlico.

Definition

Noun: - A racetrack for thoroughbred horse racing: "Pimlico" is the proper name of a specific racetrack located in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is historically famous for hosting the Preakness Stakes, one of the three races that constitute the American Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing.

Usage

• "Pimlico" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this racetrack. It is not used as a common noun for any racetrack.
• It is often mentioned in the context of horse racing, sports news, and historical discussions about the Preakness Stakes.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "Pimlico Race Course": The full and official name of the venue.
  • The future of Pimlico Race Course has been a topic of discussion among city officials.

Variants and Related Words

• Preakness Stakes (n): The famous Grade I stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbreds held at Pimlico.
• Triple Crown (n): The series of three races (Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes) a horse must win to achieve this title. Pimlico hosts the second leg.

Synonyms

• Racetrack: A general term for a course used for horse or car racing. (Note: "Pimlico" is a specific instance of a racetrack, not a direct synonym.)
• Racecourse: Another general term for a track for horse races.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans": A nickname for the Preakness Stakes, referencing the blanket of flowers draped over the winner at Pimlico.
  • Winning the Run for the Black-Eyed Susans at Pimlico is a huge honor.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a racetrack for thoroughbred racing; site of the Preakness

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