by Jim Whittemore, publicity director, Ocean Downs

Berlin, MD — With a tropical storm warning, accompanying flood watch and high winds issued for the Ocean City, Maryland area Saturday evening, Ocean Downs Harness Racetrack has cancelled its live racing program for Saturday night, August 14.

The simulcast operation at the track will close at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Pacers Restaurant in the Ocean Downs Clubhouse will not be open Saturday night.

The live racing card for Sunday evening, with a first post at 7:25 p.m., is still scheduled, but that is subject to the effects of the storm.