by Pat McKenna
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled Friday’s live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack due to significant rainfall forecast to create hazardous weather conditions in the New York metropolitan area.
With as much as five inches of rain expected, Ozone Park is under a flash flood warning and flood watch throughout the day on Friday. As a result, Friday’s 11-race card has been canceled in the interest of the safety of all participants.
Aqueduct Racetrack will remain open for simulcasting on Friday, and online wagering is available through www.NYRABets.com.
NYRA has yet to determine a new schedule for Friday's featured Grade 3, $150,000 Noble Damsel and $125,000 Ashley T. Cole.
Live racing at Aqueduct is scheduled to resume on Saturday with an 11-race card featuring the Grade 1, $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, the Grade 2, $400,000 Woodward, the Grade 2, $250,000 Gallant Bloom and the Grade 2, $250,000 Vosburgh, a “Win and You’re In” for the Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Sprint. First post is 12:05 p.m. Eastern.
For additional information on the Belmont at the Big A fall meet, as well as a complete stakes schedule, visit NYRA.com.