NYRA cancels live racing Saturday and Sunday at Aqueduct Racetrack
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the cancelation of live racing on Saturday and Sunday at Aqueduct Racetrack due to arctic temperatures and extremely low wind chill values forecast to impact the New York metropolitan area throughout the weekend.
NYRA is working with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) and New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB), to schedule and apply for added race days from the New York State Gaming Commission.
The $135,000 East View and $135,000 Damon Runyon, originally scheduled for Saturday, will be brought back Saturday, February 14 with entries to be taken Sunday, February 8.
Overnight races scheduled for Saturday and Sunday will be offered February 19-20 as described in the updated Aqueduct winter condition book, which is available at https://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/horsemen/.
Aqueduct Racetrack will remain open for simulcast operations on Saturday and Sunday.
America's Day at the Races presents live coverage and analysis of every day of the Aqueduct Racetrack winter meet on the networks of FOX Sports. For the broadcast schedule and channel finder, visit https://www.nyra.com/aqueduct/racing/tv-schedule.
NYRA Bets is the official wagering platform of Aqueduct Racetrack, and the best way to bet every race of the winter meet. Available to horse players nationwide, the NYRA Bets app is available for download today on iOS and Android at www.NYRABets.com.
