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Indiana Grand: Card Scrapped After Second Race Due To Intense Rain

The remainder of the racing program at Indiana Grand was canceled following the second race Tuesday, Oct. 20.

The mutual decision was made between jockeys, track management and horsemen to call the cancellation of the remaining eight races, which included seven Thoroughbred and one Quarter Horse event. The area received several inches of continuous rain over the past 36 hours with more in the immediate forecast. The cancellation will provide the track maintenance department adequate time to prepare for the Wednesday racing program with a 2:05 p.m. start.

Racing is held Monday through Thursday until Thursday, Nov. 19. All-Quarter Horse racing is set for Saturday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 24. For more information, go to www.indianagrand.com.

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Several French Tracks Cancel Sunday Cards, ParisLongchamp Still Greenlit

Several racecourses have cancelled their Sunday cards due to the heavy rains and storms sweeping across France, Equidia reported on Saturday. A trotting card at Cazaubon was cancelled and rescheduled for Sunday, Oct. 12, while a mixed card at Vitre has been postponed for a yet-to-be-determined date. Saint-Brieuc’s Thoroughbred card was also cancelled. The Arc card at ParisLongchamp on Sunday is still being held.

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Ground Key for Art Power in Nunthorpe

King Power Racing’s Art Power (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}), who won the G3 Lacken S. at Naas on July 4, is targeting the Aug. 21 G1 Nunthorpe S., where he would face top older sprinter Battaash (Ire) (Dark Angel {Ire}). His trainer Tim Easterby is hoping for rain, as the grey is not ending his season in the York sprinting showcase. The 3-year-old colt is riding a four-race winning streak, with a novice score at York last October kicking things off at second asking. Art Power followed up with another novice win, this time at Newcastle on June 1, and won the Palace Of Holyroodhouse H. at Royal Ascot on June 19 prior to his Lacken score.

“I’d like it to rain,” said Easterby. “We’re fine over five furlongs, but I just wouldn’t want to run him on very quick ground because it’s not all about the Nunthorpe. He goes on fast ground, but the pace you need for that race on fast ground might be the thing. If it rains it is definitely the right way to go. The ground is key to us having a good chance, I think.”

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Delaware Park Cancels Wednesday Racing After Heavy Rains

Due to the heavy rains from Tropical Storm Isaias yesterday, the live racing card at Delaware Park has been cancelled today.

The nearly five inches of rain that fell in the area yesterday has made the main track incompatible for racing.

Live racing is scheduled to resume tomorrow, Thursday, August 6, with a first race post time of 1:15 p.m. There is a carryover of $24,652 in the Pick-5 pool which starts in the third race with an approximate post time of 2:15 p.m.

Live racing will continue through closing day on October 17th. Racing will be conducted on Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday. Thursday racing will continue through October 1st. First race post time is 1:15 p.m.

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