Delaware Park cancels Monday card due to extreme heat

Delaware Park has canceled its Monday card due to a forecast for excessive heat. The decision was made Sunday on the advice of the chief veterinarian of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission.

Parx Racing canceled its Monday program on Sunday morning.

The forecast in Stanton Del., on Monday is for a high temperature of 97 and a real-feel temperature of 106, according to AccuWeather.

The next scheduled race card at Delaware Park is Wednesday.