Thoroughbred racing: Which tracks are still running?
Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)
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.
#Keeneland Cancels 2020 Spring Race Meet Due to COVID-19 Health and Safety Concerns. Read full statement → https://t.co/pIZxYf5xJ3 pic.twitter.com/gbAddShG9f
— Keeneland (@keeneland) March 16, 2020
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.
Breaking: @ChurchillDowns Incorporated will make an announcement regarding the timing of 146th Kentucky Oaks and @KentuckyDerby on Tuesday at 9 a.m. ET. More: https://t.co/Qj9SJqhKRc
— Churchill Downs PR (@DerbyMedia) March 16, 2020
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