Thoroughbred racing: Which tracks are still running?

March 16th, 2020

The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted sporting events across the globe, with thoroughbred horse racing in North America the latest to take a hit.

Announcements have been filtering in for days, regarding the status of current or future race meets at tracks throughout the United States. To help you keep track of who’s running and who’s not, we’ve gathered all the latest news and schedules into one convenient place.

Canceled

Keeneland

The widely anticipated spring meet, scheduled for April 2-24, has been called off.

Rillito Park

Racing has been suspended until further notice, though major events may be rescheduled for later in the year.

Sunland Park

The remainder of the 2020 meet has been cancelled, including the stakes-laden Sunday card that included the Sunland Derby (G3).

Turf Paradise

The remainder of the 2020 meet, originally scheduled to run through May 3, has been canceled.

Partially canceled or delayed

Fairmount Park

Although racing was cancelled Saturday, action is scheduled to resume Tuesday.

Mahoning Valley

Racing was cancelled Saturday and Monday, but is expected to resume Tuesday.

Monmouth Park

Opening day has been pushed back three weeks, from May 2 to May 23.

Parx Racing

The meet will take a hiatus of at least two weeks, with March 28 the earliest possible return date.

Racing until further notice

Racing is tentatively expected to continue at Aqueduct, Charles Town, Fair Grounds, Fonner Park, Golden Gate Fields, Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Oaklawn Park, Penn National, Sam Houston, Santa Anita, Tampa Bay Downs, Turfway Park, and Will Rogers Downs, albeit without spectators at most locations. The $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds, scheduled for Saturday, is still on the agenda.

An announcement regarding the timing of the 2020 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs will be made at 9 p.m. ET Tuesday. Original plans called for the Louisville racetrack to begin its spring meet April 25, with the Kentucky Derby slated for May 2.

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