Another week of turf racing possible

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Though Sunday is the last scheduled day of turf racing, it is possible that could be extended by one week, weather permitting.

Andrew Offerman, NYRA’s senior vice president racing and operations, said there will be extra races written on the overnight for next week, but only for the outer turf course and no more than two races per card would be used.

There has been plenty of turf racing this fall at Aqueduct. During the 30-day Belmont at the Big A meet, 130 turf races were run with only seven scheduled grass races forced to the dirt due to inclement weather. Through the first five days of the Aqueduct fall meet, including Wednesday’s make-up card, 22 turf races have been run.

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