Preakness Day is underway in a quiet scene at Laurel Park

A quieter Preakness Day is underway at Laurel Park.

Previously a somewhat rowdy event with throngs of fans and live music on the infield, the second race of the Triple Crown is being contested in a more subdued atmosphere this year at Laurel.

That’s because Pimlico in Baltimore is being rebuilt.

Laurel has a rich horse racing history.

But its future is in doubt.

It may be converted into a training facility.

Attendance for Saturday’s race has been capped at 4,800.

There’s no possibility of a Triple Crown this year because Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo isn’t running in the Preakness.

Instead the morning-line favorite was Iron Honor at 9-2.