Harness: Live racing cancellations due to cold weather
Bitter cold and below-zero wind chills are knocking out live racing tonight at a number of venues.
Racing from The Meadowlands:
Due to tonight's freezing temperatures, the SBOANJ and the Meadowlands Racetrack have decided to cancel live racing for tonight, Friday, February 3. The track remains open for simulcasting and sports wagering.
For racing and simulcasting information visit PlayMeadowlands.com.
Yonkers Raceway:
Due to extremely cold temperatures, sub-zero wind chills, and for the safety of all participants, human and equine, MGM Yonkers Raceway has cancelled live racing for Friday, February 3.
Live racing is scheduled to resume at Yonkers on Monday (February 6) with an 11-race program. Post time is 7 p.m. (EST).
Western Fair:
The combination of snow squall warnings and frigid temperatures have forced the cancellation of Friday night’s program at The Raceway.
A reminder that The Raceway has switched its Friday post time to 5:50 p.m. beginning next Friday, February 10th. The next live program is set for this Monday evening at 5:50 p.m.
In addition to the Harness venues cancelling their live products, Aqueduct, Charles Town and Penn National have also called it off for Friday.
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