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‘Ongoing Power Outage’ Forces Second Straight Cancellation At Mountaineer

Both Sunday and Monday's cards at Mountaineer in New Cumberland, WV have been cancelled due to an “ongoing power outage,” track announcer Peter Berry posted on Twitter.

High winds and heavy rain hit the area on Sunday, and power outages have been reported across the region.

Mountaineer races on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. No plans have been announced either by Berry or on the track website for the cards on Tuesday, Nov. 17, or Wednesday, Nov. 18.

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Gulfstream West Cancels Sunday Card In Anticipation Of Tropical Storm

Gulfstream Park West announced Saturday the cancellation of its Sunday racing program due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Eta.

Entries will be taken Sunday for Friday's program.

The National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning for Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys Saturday morning.

Racing resumes at Gulfstream West Wednesday.

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COVID Positives In Jock’s Room Force Charles Town To Cancel Live Racing Through Nov. 14

Following a pair of positive COVID-19 tests emanating from its jockey's room, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has cancelled its live racing cards through Saturday, Nov. 14.

As a result of the lost days, the track intends on applying to the West Virginia Racing Commission for additional live days that would be held on Nov. 25 as well as Dec. 2, Dec. 9 and Dec. 16.

Live racing at Charles Town is slated to resume on Thursday, Nov. 19 with a first race post time of 7:00 P.M. EST.

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Remington Cancels Wednesday Card; No Power In Stable Area Due To Oklahoma Ice Storm

A rare October ice storm in Oklahoma City has forced Remington Park to cancel Wednesday night's race card, according to the track's Twitter account. It is the first time the National Weather Service has ever issued and ice storm warning in Tulsa or Norman during the month of October, according to The Washington Post.

Freezing ran created thick ice on trees and branches around Oklahoma City, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands.

“Due to extensive tree damage causing unsafe travel conditions, uncertain power situations and lack of power in the stable area, the racing card for tonight, Wed., Oct. 28, has been cancelled,” reads the statement on Remington Park's Twitter account.

Read more about the storm at The Washington Post.

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