An investigation by The Sun of Stronach Group’s investments into the two tracks showed that the company has favored Laurel for years as elected officials rarely raised concerns about the disparity. From 2011 to 2018, Stronach spent 80 percent of $112 million in state grants, subsidized support from the horse industry and its own cash at Laurel Park. The remainder, $23 million, went to infrastructure repairs at Pimlico during that period.