Certain Cameras, Duffle Bags and Backpacks Banned at Preakness

The Maryland Jockey Club announced new restrictions on what will be allowed at Pimlico Race Course during the Black Eyed-Susan and Preakness days May 17-18.

Spectators will not be allowed to bring in cameras with detachable lenses or lenses longer than six inches in length, no duffle bags or laser pointers.

"Each year, we spend considerable time working with federal, state and local law enforcement and public safety agencies to ensure the safety of all our fans, which remains our number one priority. Collectively, we feel these changes will address concerns fans may have following the Boston tragedies," Maryland Jockey Club president Tom Chuckas said in a news release. "We ask that everyone please read carefully our security procedures and policies, so that guests may enjoy Black-Eyed Susan and Preakness days in a safe and secure manner with a minimum of inconvenience."

Banned Infield Items:

• No backpacks
• No duffle bags
• No coolers (unless see-through and no larger than 28 inches long, 15 inches in width and 17 inches high)
• No laser lights or pointers
• No cameras with lenses more than 6 inches in length
• No cameras with detachable lenses
• No beverages of any kind
• No camcorders
• No tripods
• No cameras more than 35 millimeters
• No tents
• No balloons or balls
• No fireworks
• No mace or pepper spray
• No grills
• No umbrellas
• No weapons
• No wagons
• No non-folding or folding metal furniture
• No ladders, scaffolding or other raised devices

Banned Building Items:

• No duffle bags
• No laser lights or pointers
• No cameras with detachable lenses
• No cameras with lenses more than six inches in length
• No coolers uncess cooler is a clear plastic container and no larger than 18 inches by 18 inches
• No backpacks 
• No alcoholic beverages
• No glass of any kind
• No camcorders
• No tripods
• No thermoses
• No tents
• No balloons or balls
• No fireworks
• No mace or pepper spray
• No grills
• No umbrellas
• No weapons 
• No wagons
• Non non-folding or folding metal furniture
• No ladders, scaffolding or other raised devices