Cancellation of the 2024 Peter O’Sullevan Lambourn Open Day Announced

The 2024 Peter O'Sullevan Lambourn Open Day–due to be staged on Good Friday, March 29–has been cancelled, it was announced on Monday.

For over 30 years the annual charity event has offered a look behind the scenes of the racing industry, with various training yards and attractions opening their doors to the public. However, following an exceptionally wet spring, the decision has been made to cancel the hugely popular event in 2024 due to either flooded or unusable car parks.

The Peter O'Sullevan Lambourn Open Day's chairman, Mark Smyly, said, “It's a huge shame that this year's event cannot take place. An enormous amount of work has already been put into the planned event by the committee, along with the valued support and help of all the trainers.

“The Lambourn Open Day is put on each year solely to raise money for the welfare of all the Lambourn Valley's hard-working stable staff and their families. If you could please support the Silent Auction, and perhaps generously make a donation, you will be helping them enormously.”

Smyly added, “A full refund of all purchased tickets will be made. There is no need to apply. The refunds will take a while to sort out and your patience is appreciated. The Silent Auction will go ahead as usual. It has some exciting and unique items ranging from mornings on the gallops to hospitality and lunches at some of the top racecourses around the country.”

Full details are available on the Lambourn Open Day website.

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With Heavy Rain Forecasted, Santa Anita Cancels Friday’s Card

Santa Anita has canceled Friday's card due to heavy rain forecast for the area beginning Thursday. Most of the races scheduled for Friday will be brought back as “extras” on Saturday, according to a notice from the racing office.

“We're looking at a low end of probably two inches of rain between late Thursday and Friday with a high end closer to five inches,” said Jason Egan, Santa Anita director of racing and racing secretary.

Friday was originally scheduled to be a dark day at Santa Anita following Monday's special Presidents' Day card. However, due to what were multiple rain-related cancellations earlier in the meet, Friday's card was added to serve as a makeup for the lost days.

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Charles Town Cancels Saturday Racing; Third Straight Card Missed Due To Winter Storm

Charles Town Races in West Virginia will not run on Saturday evening, the track posted on Twitter early this afternoon.

It marks the third straight day Charles Town has been forced to cancel races after a winter storm brought snow and sub-freezing temperatures to much of the Northeastern United States.

Racing will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 12, a makeup card for Thursday, Jan. 6.

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Winter Storm Forces Thursday Cancellations At Laurel Park, Charles Town

The Maryland Jockey Club has canceled Thursday's nine-race program at Laurel Park because of the lingering effects of a winter storm earlier in the week that brought rounds of sleet, freezing rain and snowfall to the area.

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

Live racing is set to resume Friday with a nine-race program with first race post of 12:25 p.m.

Due to the winter weather moving through the region later today, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in West Virginia has cancelled its live racing program for Thursday evening, Jan. 6. Live racing is currently slated to resume on Friday, Jan. 7 with a first race post time of 7:00 P.M. EST.

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