Due to the forecasted extreme heat, the Meadowlands Racetrack and the SBOANJ have made the decision to cancel live racing for Friday (July 3).
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FAS Rulings for Friday, July 3, 2026
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Summer sizzle sets up schedule shakeup at Big M
A dangerous heat dome is currently affecting Northern New Jersey – which includes East Rutherford – bringing stifling humidity and heat index values in the upper 90s to low 100s through the July 4 weekend. As a result, the intense weather conditions have made it necessary for management at The Meadowlands to make some changes for the upcoming holiday weekend.
Earlier start for qualifiers Friday, Saturday at Woodbine Mohawk Park
The Woodbine Mohawk Park Race Office has moved the start time for Qualifiers for this week from 9:30 a.m. to 9 a.m.
Meadowlands cancels detention this week
Due to the high and feels-like temperatures forecasted for Saturday (July 4), Meadowlands Racetrack has made the decision to have no detention for this week’s Meadowlands Pace elimination or Graduate Finals.
Yonkers cancels Thursday card; draw for Wednesday to take place as scheduled
Due to the extreme heat, racing at MGM Yonkers Raceway has been canceled for Thursday (July 2).
Monticello cancels racing Thursday, July 2
Monticello Raceway has cancelled live racing for Thursday (July 2) due to the extremely warm temperature forecast.
Harrah’s Philadelphia cancels Thur., Fri. cards
Harrah’s Philadelphia has canceled live racing on Thursday (July 2) and Friday (July 3) due to the extreme heat forecasted this week.
Plainridge cancels racing for Thursday
Due to the forecasted extreme heat that is expected to soar over 100-degrees, racing at Plainridge Park has been canceled for Thursday (July 2) for the health and safety of our horses, horsemen and horsewomen.
Post time changes for Northfield Park
Due to excessive heat, Northfield Park’s post time on Wednesday night (July 1) will be moved back to 6:30 p.m. (EDT).