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Sprained Ankle Will Keep Trevor McCarthy Off Mounts At Laurel This Weekend

Unseated when his mount War Lance stumbled during Thursday's third race at Laurel Park, jockey Trevor McCarthy was diagnosed with a sprained ankle and will not ride this weekend's cards, reports racingbiz.com.

Thursday was McCarthy's first day back in the saddle since Aug. 5; he missed the past several weeks of racing due to testing positive for the coronavirus. Prior to testing positive, McCarthy had been leading the standings at Colonial Downs with a 42 percent win rate.

He was named in all nine races on Friday and eight more on Saturday's card at Laurel Park.

War Lance was uninjured in the incident.

Tattersalls Cancels Ascot November, December Sales Due To COVID-19

Due to the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19, Tattersalls have made the decision to cancel the 2020 Ascot November and December sales.

Clients looking to offer horses in training for sale have the option of entering the Tattersalls Newmarket Autumn Horses In Training Sale which will be staged from the Oct. 26 – 30 at Park Paddocks. Please note entries can be made online at tattersalls.com and close on Monday, Sept. 7th.

For those looking for a platform to offer breeding stock – entries for the Tattersalls December Mares Sale which takes place from Nov. 30 – Dec. 3 close on Monday, Sept. 14 and can also be made online.

Tattersalls look forward to returning to Ascot Racecourse and holding sales in the new year and aim to publicise the 2021 sales dates within the coming months.

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Arlington To Allow Limited Spectators

Arlington Park will allow limited spectators to attend live race days beginning Sept. 3 and for the remainder of the COVID-19 abbreviated race meeting, according to a post on the track’s website that appeared late Thursday afternoon.

Up to 300 patrons will be permitted to watch races on track from a variety of outdoor seating areas with strict safety protocols in place. All racegoers will be required to wear masks at all times, unless consuming food or beverages. No gatherings will be permitted indoors. The only interior areas with public access will be located on the first floor for restrooms and self-wagering terminals. Live mutuel clerks will be limited and restricted to cashing tickets only. No wagers will be accepted. No patrons under the age of 18 will be allowed admission.

The racing season at Arlington was scheduled to begin May 1, but for many weeks, there remained lingering doubt as to whether any sort of race meet would be staged in 2020. For a time, there was resistance to running a meet in the absence of spectators, but it was announced June 22 that the track would in fact open for 30 days of live racing beginning July 23.

The stakes program for 2020 was canceled in its entirety, with Chicago’s only three Grade I races–the Arlington Million, the Beverly D. S. and Secretariat S.–each put on hold for at least this year.

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Arlington: Up To 300 Spectators To Be Permitted Starting Sept. 3

A plan submitted by Arlington International Racecourse to allow a limited number of spectators into the outdoor areas of the facility on race days, was approved by the Arlington Heights Department of Health and Human Services, the Cook County Department of Public Health, and the Illinois Department of Public Health earlier today. The plan will be in full operation on Thursday, September 3, just in time for Illinoisans to enjoy watching the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, September 5.

Arlington International Racecourse President, Tony Petrillo, is confident in the plan to utilize Arlington's outdoor facility. “Wearing masks and social distancing behaviors that have been adopted by the public, along with additional measures incorporated into our plan for spectators, allows us to have a safe environment for everyone in our outdoor grandstand facility. We are confident that we will operate our grandstand facility as safely as we have operated in our backstretch and Trackside facilities over the past few months. We are thankful for the cooperation and assistance of local and State officials who helped develop and approve our plan.”

Limited spectators (300 or less) are permitted to enjoy live racing Thursdays-Saturdays September 3 through September 26 in outdoor seating options. Some changes in a visit to the track include that all tickets must be pre-purchased online at least 24 hours in advance and are limited to adults 18 and older, children seventeen and under will not be permitted access to the facility. All guests must wear a mask at all times unless they are consuming food or beverage in their seat.

Staggered entry and arrival times will be issued to each set of ticket holders to limit queuing lines and to assist patrons in maintaining social distancing as they enter the facility. No coolers or outdoor food and beverage will be allowed. The full set of health and safety guidelines and facility restrictions can be viewed on Arlington's website at arlingtonpark.com/tickets/policies-restrictions/.

Tickets are scheduled to go on-sale Tuesday, September 1 at 12 pm and are sold in sets of four at a designated table. All inquiries in regards to purchasing tickets, seating options, and pricing will only be available on Arlington's website – arlingtonpark.com/tickets.

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