On Thursday (July 9), rain started before the scheduled 15-race card at Harrah’s Philadelphia so after three races over a “sloppy” surface as the rain intensified and local weather radar showed no relief in sight, the remaining 12 races were cancelled.
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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.
Sat. races at West Liberty (Iowa) canceled
The harness racing program scheduled for Saturday (June 13) at West Liberty has been canceled due to poor track conditions.
Northfield cancels after ninth race Wednesday
Due to strong rains and persistent lightning, Northfield Park was forced to cancel the remainder of the card after the ninth race on Wednesday night (June 10).
Letitia headlines abbreviated Thursday card at Running Aces
Running Aces was forced to cancel the remainder of the Thursday night (June 4) program after the sixth race in the best interest of safety for racing participants when dangerous lightning moved into the area and was forecast to remain in the area for an extended period of time.
Heavy fog forces cancellation of Sunday’s final two races at Mohawk
Woodbine Entertainment was forced to cancel the final two races of Sunday evening’s (May 24) program at Woodbine Mohawk Park due to heavy fog.
Northfield abandons after nine races
Due to heavy rains creating deteriorating track conditions, live racing at Northfield Park was canceled following race 9 on Tuesday (May 19).
Northfield cancels Tues. after four races
Due to ongoing severe thunderstorms and persistent lightning in the area, live racing at MGM Northfield Park was canceled following race 4 on Tuesday (March 31).
Weather cancellation news center
A number of racetracks have canceled or postponed their live harness racing programs and simulcast operations for Monday (Feb. 23) due to the effects of winter weather blanketing the Mid-Atlantic.