Flemington Racecourse railway station diverted. In 2018 when the level crossing was being removed at Essendon Station, Racecourse station was used for commuters on the Craigieburn Line Platforms 1 & 2: Flemington Racecourse railway station Flemington Racecourse railway station is located on the Flemington Racecourse line in Victoria, Australia. It serves Flemington Racecourse in the suburb of Flemington opening on 28 February 1861. The station is only open on race days and during special events at Flemington Racecourse. Flemington Racecourse has two side platforms. During special events it is serviced by trains to Flinders Street calling at North Melbourne and Southern Cross. Two sidings
Pimlico Race Course Pimlico Race Course Pimlico Race Course is a thoroughbred horse racetrack in Baltimore, Maryland, most famous for hosting the Preakness Stakes. Its name is derived from the 1660s when English settlers named the area where the facility currently stands in honor of Olde Ben Pimlico's Tavern in London. The racetrack is nicknamed "Old Hilltop" after a small rise in the infield that became a favorite gathering place for thoroughbred trainers and race enthusiasts. It is currently owned by Maryland Jockey Club. Pimlico officially opened in the fall of 1870, with the colt Preakness winning the first running of the Dinner