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Racing Canceled Tuesday at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Due to forecasted extreme temperatures and heat indices expected to reach triple digits, Tuesday's live program at Horseshoe Indianapolis has been canceled.

“The safety of our equine athletes and those who are involved in the racing program is always at the forefront of our concerns,” said Eric Halstrom, Vice President and General Manager of Racing. “We are taking the proper steps to ensure everyone involved in conducting our racing program is safe from the anticipated temperatures on Tuesday.”

With the entire area under a heat advisory, officials will monitor the weather over the next few days. Racing is scheduled to resume Wednesday, June 15, at 2:25 p.m. EDT.

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Saratoga: A Heat Index Of 105 Will Launch Conversation About Race Safety

With the National Weather Service predicting “uncomfortable” temperatures for Thursday in upstate New York, the Times-Union revealed Saratoga's heat management protocols and what it would take for the track to cancel racing. An excessive heat warning is in place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Thursday, with the heat index projected to reach 107.

Developed by Dr. Scott Palmer, the New York State Gaming Commission's Equine Medical Director, the protocols indicated that when the heat index reaches 105, the “racetrack veterinarian should contact the stewards or judges and track management to advise them of the presence of dangerous weather conditions.” This then launches a discussion about whether racing should be allowed to continue.

Racing was last cancelled due to excessive heat on July 20, 2019, when the heat index reached 110.

Projected Heat Index Forces Thursday Cancellation At Indiana Grand

Due to projected extreme temperatures and expected heat index for Thursday, Aug. 12, Indiana Grand Racing & Casino will cancel the late afternoon racing program.

The decision to cancel was made in a joint effort by Indiana Grand management and the Indiana Horse Racing Commission. All entities agreed the safety of all equine and human athletes is always the utmost of importance in extreme temperatures forecasted for Central Indiana. The area is currently under a heat advisory through Thursday, Aug. 12.

Racing will resume Saturday, Aug. 14 with an all-Quarter Horse program beginning at 10 a.m.

Live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing is in progress through Monday, Nov. 8. The 120-day racing season offers action Monday through Thursday with a first post of 2:25 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Racing begins at 3:25 p.m. on Thursdays.

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Heat Prompts Delaware Park To Cancel Monday’s Live Program

Acting upon the recommendation of the Chief Commission Veterinarian of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, Delaware Park in Wilmington, Del., has cancelled the live racing card scheduled for Monday, July 20, due to the excessive heat forecasted for the region.

The national weather service has predicted temperatures in the high 90s with a heat index of value approaching 110.

Racing is scheduled to resume on Wednesday, July 22, when the forecast is in the high 80s/low 90s.

Delaware Park is scheduled to race Saturdays, Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 17 (Thursdays are dropped after Oct. 1).

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