High temperatures in the Mid-Atlantic region continue to pose challenges for racing. Laurel Park has changed it's Saturday post time and canceled Sunday's card, while Colonial Downs has canceled Monday's races.
Press releases from each track are below:
Maryland Jockey Club
With high temperatures and humidity in the forecast, and in the best interests of its horses, horsemen and fans, the Maryland Jockey Club has pushed back post time for Saturday's live 10-race program at Laurel Park.
The first race, a 5 ½-furlong claiming sprint for maiden fillies ages 3, 4 and 5 scheduled on the All Along turf course, will go off at 1:50 p.m. rather than the usual 12:40 p.m. starting time during the 37-day summer meet.
The National Weather Service forecast calls for abundant sunshine and a high of 95 degrees Saturday, and near-record temperatures approaching 98 degrees Sunday.
Laurel previously had its scheduled Sunday program moved to Thursday, July 28.
Colonial Downs
The safety of our equine and human athletes is always a top priority at Colonial Downs. With excessive temperatures and heat indexes predicted, live racing on Monday, July 25 has been cancelled.
Monday's featured stakes —- the $150,000 Colonial Cup at 1 1/2 turf miles —- will now be run on Wednesday July 27 as originally drawn.
Live racing resumes on Tuesday July 26 at 1:45 PM.
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