Columbus, OH – Following are announcements from tracks on the cancellation of racing on Thursday, July 16, 2026:
Monticello Raceway
Monticello, NY – Due to unsafe weather conditions live racing at Monticello Raceway has been cancelled for Thursday (July 16).
Racing is scheduled to resume on Monday (July 20) with a first post time of 12:10 p.m.
Running Aces
Columbus, MN – For the safety of the horses and horsemen, officials at Running Aces have canceled live racing for Thursday night (July 16) due to dangerous air quality caused by smoke from the wildfires in northern Minnesota.
The air quality is expected to improve by Saturday (July 18) and live racing is scheduled to resume on Sunday night (July 19) with post time at 6 p.m. (CDT).
MGM Yonkers Raceway
Yonkers, NY – By order of the Gaming Commission of the State of New York, MGM Yonkers Raceway has canceled live racing for Thursday (July 16).
Live racing is scheduled to resume Friday (July 17) with a 10-race program at 6:45 p.m. (EDT).