Delaware Park Cancels Wednesday, Thursday Cards Due To Excessive Heat

Acting upon the recommendation of the Chief Commission Veterinarian of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, Delaware Park has cancelled the live racing card scheduled for today, Wednesday, Aug. 11, and tomorrow, Thursday, Aug. 12, due to the excessive heat forecasted for the region.

The Cape Henlopen Stakes, originally scheduled for today, has been rescheduled to be run Monday, Aug. 16.

The national weather service has predicted temperatures in the high 90s with a heat index of value approaching the mid-100s on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Live racing is scheduled to resume on Saturday, Aug. 14.

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