A Carroll County farm has been selected as the location for a new $115 million horse training facility that will serve as an alternative to Pimlico Race Course. The facility will include a 1-mile dirt track, a 7-furlong turf course, and a 7/8-mile training track, as well as barns, dormitories, and other amenities for trainers and horses.

The decision to build the new training facility comes as part of a larger plan to revitalize the Pimlico Race Course and the surrounding area. The facility will be used for training horses year-round and will help to attract more trainers and owners to the area. The hope is that this new facility will help to boost the horse racing industry in Maryland and create more opportunities for local businesses.

The project is expected to create hundreds of jobs in the area and will be a significant investment in the local economy. The facility will also provide a boost to the local agriculture industry, as it will require a large amount of hay, straw, and other supplies for the horses. Overall, the new training facility is seen as a positive development for Carroll County and the state of Maryland.