Officials at Keeneland have announced that they will card just one turf race for each of the final three days of the fall meet Thursday, Friday and Saturday. A total of 2 ½ inches of rain fell in Lexington Monday and Tuesday and the forecast for the next 10 days remains changeable, with additional precipitation a possibility.
On Friday and Saturday, race nine will be the afternoon’s feature and will remain on the turf, weather permitting. Thursday’s race six allowance will also stay on the grass.
All other races originally carded for the turf will be contested over the main track.
“The turf course has performed very well and without incident during the Fall Meet, and these steps are taken to ensure we have the best possible conditions for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on Nov. 6-7,” Keeneland Vice President of Racing Bob Elliston said.
Here are changes to the remaining race cards:
Thursday
Race 2 will be conducted on the main track at 1 3/16 miles.
Race 9 will be conducted on the main track at 1 1/16 miles.
Friday
Race 4 will be conducted on the main track at 1 1/16 miles.
Race 7 will be conducted on the main track at 6 furlongs.
Saturday
Race 4 will be conducted on the main track at 1 1/16 miles.
Race 7 will be conducted on the main track at 6 furlongs.
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