Published:
March 2, 2009 11:04 am EST
Both Yonkers Raceway and Dover Downs have pre-emptively cancelled live cards of racing scheduled for today
due to the severe snowstorm hammering states in the eastern U.S.
In addition to its live card, Yonkers has also cancelled evening simulcasting. Live racing, accompanied by evening simulcasting, is scheduled to resume Tuesday night, with a new nightly first post of 7:10 p.m.
Citing total snow accumulation of six to 10 inches, Dover has announced the cancellation of its 15-race card scheduled for today.
The regular Dover racing schedule through April 9, 2009 is Monday through Thursday with a 4:30 p.m. first race post time. Friday is a non-racing day. Saturday and Sunday racing begins at 5:30 p.m.
(With files from Yonkers and Dover)