Woodbine cancels final two races on card over safety concerns

ETOBICOKE, Ontario – Woodbine canceled the remainder of Saturday's program after the eighth race over concerns regarding the safety of the synthetic Tapeta surface.

There were three catastrophic breakdowns on Saturday, beginning with a worker shortly after the 8 a.m. renovation break. Social Dancer was injured on the backstretch in the second race. Owen’s Tour Guide broke down on the far turn in the eighth, the Grade 3 Bessarabian, after which the final two races were scrapped.

The ninth, the Grade 3 Autumn, has been rescheduled for next Saturday and goes as is. The 10th, a first-level allowance with a $32,000 claiming option, will be re-opened for entries and goes Friday.

Training on the main track for Sunday has been cancelled. A 10-race card is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.

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