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Live racing has been cancelled on Friday, Feb. 3, at the following racetracks: Aqueduct, Charles Town, Meadowlands, and Penn National.

Aqueduct

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled live racing on Friday and Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack due to high winds and frigid temperatures forecast to impact the New York metropolitan area.

The National Weather Service (NWS), which aligns with forecasts provided by NYRA's independent weather services, is calling for wind chill values between zero and 10 degrees on Friday with wind gusts up to 37 mph, while Saturday's forecast includes wind chill values between eight and 10 degrees with sustained high winds throughout the day.

As a result, NYRA has canceled Friday's eight-race card and Saturday's nine-race card in the interest of the safety of all participants. Aqueduct Racetrack will remain open for simulcasting on Friday and Saturday, and online wagering is available through www.NYRABets.com.

Charles Town

Charles Town has canceled its Friday night card as frigid temperatures and windy conditions are forecasted to move through the area. With temperatures expected to be in the teens with wind chill values as low as -2 degrees throughout the night, the decision was made to cancel in the best interest of all participants. 

 As a result of the cancellation, Charles Town will add Wednesday, March 1 to its racing calendar. 

 Live racing is slated to resume on Saturday, February 4 at its standard first race post time of 7:00 P.M. ET.

Meadowlands

Due to tonight's freezing temperatures, the SBOANJ and the Meadowlands Racetrack have decided to cancel live racing for tonight, Friday, February 3.

The track remains open for simulcasting and sports wagering.

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At Newcastle Racecourse on Tuesday, a horse ridden by his amateur owner built up a 50-length lead early in the two-mile contest and managed to hang on to win by 15 lengths at the wire. According to The Daily Star, the 5-year-old Jack Hyde and owner/jockey John Reddington won at odds of 100-30.

It was the fifth win in 50-year-old Reddington's career, reports Racing Post.

Trainer Thomas Gallagher told Racing Post: “I'm delighted for John especially. He knew how he needed to be ridden and did exactly just that. He needs to be ridden positively and John rode a really good, intelligent race with the way he did. To do it his way and to win like that made it a brilliant ride.”

“Always wanted to see what would happen if a horse went at it like this,” racing fan @BFCliam92 wrote on Twitter. “Turns out everyone's been racing wrong all these years.”

During the running of the race, commentator Derek Thompson said: “Look at this, this is incredible. I've never seen a horse so far clear! He must be 50 lengths clear. Jack Hyde is 50 lengths clear of the 13 other horses in this opener. And there's not far to go.

“He is still galloping. Where are the others? They're not even in camera shot. This is a marvelous win and a great ride from the owner and jockey John Reddington.”

What a crazy first race at @NewcastleRaces!

John Reddington and Jack Hyde steal 50 lengths on the field and can't be caught to give the jockey a first National Hunt winner…pic.twitter.com/Uzpe8xilqf

— Sky Sports Racing (@SkySportsRacing) January 31, 2023

Read more at The Daily Star and Racing Post.

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1/ST announces the expansion of its partnership with NBC Sports to broadcast the 1/ST RACING TOUR on NBC, CNBC and Peacock. The 1/ST RACING TOUR is a series of connected coast-to-coast races that kicked off with the record-setting 2023 Pegasus World Cup, on Saturday, January 28. Taking place on the first Saturday of February, March and April, including the Santa Anita Derby and concluding with the legendary Preakness Stakes at Preakness 148, the 1/ST RACING TOUR is an innovative new format that significantly increases the number of televised races showcasing the best in Thoroughbred horse racing.

This connected series provides over 11-hours of expanded racing content, including live coverage of six Triple Crown preps. 1/ST RACING TOUR days feature full race day cards, 60 stakes races, exciting coast-to-coast Pick 5 wagers and six 1/ST handicapping contests. Coordinated post times provide rapid and robust racing action every 20-minutes offering new wagering opportunities for fans along with bigger jackpots.

Coverage of the 1/ST RACING TOUR continues Saturday, February 4, with two-hours of live broadcasts from Gulfstream Park (GSP) and Santa Anita Park (SAP) from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. ET, including two Triple Crown preps – the Holy Bull Stakes and the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.

NBC Sports' scheduled programming for the 1/ST RACING TOUR on NBC, CNBC and Peacock along with supporting coverage on FanDuelTV, includes:

• Saturday, February 4 – Holy Bull Stakes (GSP) and Robert B. Lewis Stakes (SAP)
• Saturday, March 4 – Fountain of Youth (GSP), Santa Anita Handicap and San Felipe Stakes (SAP)
• Saturday, April 1 – Florida Derby (GSP) and Santa Anita Oaks (SAP)
• Saturday, April 8 – Santa Anita Derby (SAP)
• Saturday, May 20 – 148 Preakness Stakes (Pimlico Race Course)

“While these legendary races are familiar to many, the 1/ST RACING TOUR format brings a fresh and innovative approach to bi-coastal racing,” said Gregg Colvin, Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST CONTENT. “The volume of world-class racing content and the sheer number of televised races we are able to offer on premier race days coupled with big jackpots, new types of wagers and unique hospitality experiences is something that only 1/ST can deliver.”

Frankie Dettori, the world's best jockey, has announced that the 1/ST RACING TOUR is part of his retirement tour. Riding at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita Park throughout the duration of the tour, fans can witness Thoroughbred horse racing's GOAT compete in North America for the last time.

Immersive new experiences and innovations including AI virtual 1/ST RACING TOUR races, enhanced gate, jockey and pony cams along with new drone coverage serve to provide elevated and enhanced viewing experiences designed to bring fans closer to the action.

The 1/ST RACING TOUR features elevated hospitality and entertainment experiences at all venues.

For broadcast times and more information on the 1/ST RACING TOUR, visit www.1st.com/tour or follow on social @1st_racing on Twitter or @1stracing on Instagram.

To wager on the 1/ST RACING TOUR, visit www.1stbet.com to download the 1/ST BET app or visit www.xpressbet.com.

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Louisiana Downs has cancelled Thursday's seven-race card in Bossier City, La., due to freezing temperatures and an abundance of precipitation.

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area, lasting through 6:00 p.m. (Central) on Thursday. Precipitation may accumulate between a quarter and a half inch, and the high temperature will be around 40 degrees.

“As always, the safety of our human and equine athletes is our main priority,” the track's statement reads.

Live racing will resume on Friday, Feb. 3, with seven races beginning at 1:35 p.m. Central.

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