Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va. has cancelled both its Tuesday and Wednesday cards this week after leading rider Trevor McCarthy tested positive for COVID-19, reports theĀ Daily Racing Form.
McCarthy experienced symptoms on Saturday, and subsequently took off his mounts on Sunday and Monday. His agent, Scott Silver, reported that the rider got tested Tuesday although he was feeling better, and was later told he was positive.
The track will seek guidance from the Virginia Department of Health on how to proceed.
Read more at theĀ Daily Racing Form.
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