Another blast of bitter winter weather has led to closures and cancellations for Tuesday, January 21.
The only Canadian track scheduled to race today is The Raceway at the Western Fair District, which kicked off its 12-race card at 4:05 p.m. To view the harness racing entries for Tuesday at the WFD, click the following link: Tuesday Entries - The Raceway at the Western Fair District.
With the drop in temperature, all members of the racing community need to be on the alert and take extra care of their horses in cold weather.
The Ontario Racing Commission has advised ORC Official Veterinarians and racing officials at all racetracks to remind participants to take the necessary steps to protect the animals. To view the ORC’s notice, dubbed ‘Care for race horses in cold weather,’ click here.
The Meadows in Pennsylvania went forth with its Tuesday program this afternoon, and Northfield Park in Ohio is scheduled to get its 15-race live program underway at 6 p.m.
In terms of thoroughbred racing in the United States, officials from both Parx Racing and Charles Town have announced that they have cancelled their respective programs of live racing due to the weather conditions.
A list of cancellation/closure announcements for Tuesday, January 21 appears below.
Yonkers Cancels Tuesday Live Racing, All Simulcasting
Yonkers Raceway has cancelled its live racing program and all simulcasting for today (Tuesday, Jan. 21), due to the snowstorm in the greater New York area.
Live racing is scheduled to resume Thursday (Jan. 23), with the usual 7:10 p.m. first post. Afternoon simulcasting is scheduled to resume Wednesday (Jan. 22).
Horsepeople are advised that there is no draw today. A double-draw for Saturday/Monday (Jan. 25/27) shall be conducted Wednesday (Jan. 22), with the entry box closing at 9:00 a.m.
(With files from Yonkers)
Dover Downs Cancels Tuesday, Jan. 21 Racing
For the first time in several years, Dover Downs has cancelled its live racing on Tuesday, January 21.
Due to predicted heavy snowfall and hazardous road conditions for horsemen scheduled to race on the Tuesday, January 21 card – and then to return under inclement weather conditions – the day’s racing program has been cancelled.
In addition, the usual Wednesday qualifying day has been rescheduled one day to Thursday morning, Jan. 23 beginning at 10 a.m.
(With files from Dover Downs)
Meadowlands And ‘Winners’ Closed For Simulcasting
With the winter storm expected to worsen during the afternoon and evening, Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment is closed for simulcasting today, Tuesday, January 21. Winners Bayonne is also closed for simulcasting.
The Meadowlands and ‘Winners’ are scheduled to re-open tomorrow morning at 11 a.m.
Live racing is scheduled to resume tomorrow, Wednesday, January 22, at 7:15 p.m. at the Meadowlands Racetrack.
(With files from the Meadowlands)