Snowstorm forces cancellations on East Coast
October 29, 2011,from harness publicists across North America
A snowstorm on Saturday (Oct. 29) has forced Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs and Yonkers Raceway to cancel their live racing programs. Winter storm wreaks Halloween havoc at Pocono Downs Wilkes-Barre, PA — Due to the inclement weather and the snowstorm sweeping the Northeast, live racing has been canceled at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for Saturday. Pacer’s Clubhouse will also be closed on Saturday. The Grey Ghost and Poltergeist Pace, which was the third race on the Saturday card, will be rescheduled for next Saturday (Nov. 5). Entries for the race will be accepted on Wednesday (Nov. 2) through the race office at 570.831.2126. Those entered in the Oct. 29 race are encouraged to re-enter the special Halloween pace for a purse of $10,000. Racing resumes Tuesday (Nov. 1) at 6:30 p.m. — Jennifer Starr Yonkers cancels Saturday live racing, evening simulcasting Yonkers, NY — Yonkers Raceway has canceled live racing and evening simulcasting for Saturday due to the pre-Halloween snowstorm invading the greater New York area. Afternoon simulcasting ends at the conclusion of the Belmont Park program (approximately 5:30 p.m.). Live racing is scheduled to resume Monday (Oct. 31), with first post at 7:10 p.m. Please be advised that the casino shall remain open through 4 a.m., as scheduled. — Frank Drucker
- Drivers apologize for Breeders Crown absence (Tuesday, November 01, 2011)
Drivers Tim Tetrick, George Brennan, Yannick Gingras and David Miller said they were sorry for missing the Breeders Crown finals on Oct. 29 at Woodbine Racetrack in Toronto. The group was among horsemen stranded in New Jersey because of snow-related travel postponements.