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Winter Weather Forces Another Cancellation at Laurel

The lingering effects of Winter Storm Landon combined with frigid temperatures and low wind-chill factors on the backside of the storm forced the cancellation of Saturday's live racing program at Laurel Park outside of Baltimore.

Friday's card was called off after the afternoon's third race owing to deteriorating track conditions.

Laurel, Pimlico, Rosecroft, and the MJC OTB Network were to remain open for simulcasting.

Officials are hoping to conduct racing Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6.

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Rain Forces Laurel Cancellation

Rainy conditions caused by Winter Storm Landon forced the cancellation of the live racing card at Laurel Park Friday afternoon following the third race. The first three races on the program were run over a sloppy and sealed main track.

The weekly Stronach 5 wager, which was to begin with the eighth race at Laurel followed by races at Gulfstream, Santa Anita and Golden Gate, was also canceled. The wager will retirn next Friday, Feb. 11.

Laurel is scheduled to conduct live racing Saturday with first post at 12:25 p.m. ET.

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Ice Storm: Oaklawn Cancels Weekend Racing, Adds Dates In March

Due to the wintery weather spreading across the United States, Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Ark. has cancelled racing from Friday, Feb. 4 through Sunday, Feb. 6.

The Grade 3, $250,000 Bayakoa Stakes will be moved to Saturday, Feb. 12, sharing the card with the Razorback Handicap.

Dates have been added to Oaklawn's schedule on three Thursdays during the month of March: Mar. 17, Mar. 24, and Mar 31.

Both Sam Houston Race Park in Texas and Turfway Park in Florence, Ky. also cancelled their Thursday cards due to lingering effects of winter weather.

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Ongoing Winter Storm Forces Sunday Cancellation At Aqueduct

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled Sunday's live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack due to the continued impact of the powerful winter storm currently ongoing in the New York City metropolitan area.

The National Weather Service forecast, which aligns with NYRA's independent weather services, is calling for continued heavy snow through 4:00 p.m. Eastern with areas of blowing snow before 4:00 a.m. As a result, NYRA officials made the decision to cancel Sunday's card in the interest of the safety of all participants.

Sunday's featured $100,000 Jimmy Winkfield will re-scheduled for Sunday, Feb. 6.

Aqueduct Racetrack will be open for simulcasting on Sunday.

Live racing at Aqueduct will resume on Thursday, Feb. 3.

NYRA Bets is the official wagering platform of Aqueduct Racetrack, and the best way to bet every race of the winter meet. Available to horseplayers nationwide, the NYRA Bets app is available for download today on iOS and Android at www.NYRABets.com.

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