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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.

Thursday Racing Canceled At Aqueduct Ahead Of Winter Storm Warning

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled Thursday's live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack due to a winter storm forecast to impact the New York metropolitan area throughout the day on Thursday.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed New York City under a winter storm watch beginning on Thursday morning and extending through Friday afternoon. The NWS forecast, which aligns with NYRA's independent weather services, is calling for up to 8 inches of snow causing hazardous conditions throughout the region.

As a result, NYRA has canceled Thursday's eight-race card in the interest of the safety of all participants.

Live racing at Aqueduct will resume on Friday, February 19 with an eight-race card. First post on Friday is 1:20 p.m.

For additional information on the 2020-21 winter meet at Aqueduct, visit NYRA.com.

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Gulfstream West Cancels Sunday Card In Anticipation Of Tropical Storm

Gulfstream Park West announced Saturday the cancellation of its Sunday racing program due to the impending arrival of Tropical Storm Eta.

Entries will be taken Sunday for Friday's program.

The National Weather Service issued a tropical storm warning for Miami-Dade and the Florida Keys Saturday morning.

Racing resumes at Gulfstream West Wednesday.

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Remington Cancels Thursday Card As Power Remains Out In Stable Area

A rare October ice storm in Oklahoma City has forced Remington Park to cancel Thursday night's race card, the second night in a row the track has cancelled racing. It is the first time the National Weather Service has ever issued and ice storm warning in Tulsa or Norman during the month of October, according to The Washington Post.

Freezing ran created thick ice on trees and branches around Oklahoma City, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands.

“Due to ongoing issues with the electricity in the backstretch stable area, we are canceling tonight's races,” said Matt Vance, Remington's Vice President of Operations.

On Wednesday, Vance released the following statement: “Due to the nature of the weather and conditions on the backstretch and stable area, combined with the spirit of safety to horse and rider, Remington Park is canceling our Wednesday, Oct. 28 card. Remington Park will be making this card up in the days to come. An announcement will be made when that determination has been decided.”

Read more about the storm at The Washington Post.

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