Expected to hit coastlines of Louisiana and Texas late Wednesday night, Hurricane Laura has forced the evacuation of Delta Downs in Vinton, La. and the cancellation of both workouts and racing at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, La.
According to the Daily Racing Form, racing and training at Evangeline has been cancelled on both Wednesday and Thursday for precautionary measures.
***ALERT*** Due to Hurricane Laura, Delta Downs has ordered a mandatory evacuation from the property effective at 1 pm today, Tuesday, August 25. The track's OTB will be closed on Wednesday and Thursday this week. Further information will be posted when available.
— Delta Downs Racing (@deltaracing) August 25, 2020
There's a mandatory evacuation of all citizens in Vinton, said Chris Warren, Delta Downs' director of racing.
Read more at the Daily Racing Form.
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