Cancellations Courtesy of Coronavirus

[HoppleBurns]

6 hours ago they were CLOSED. Then open, now closing a couple days and we will let you know.  Wtf

[Dingus]

FSBOA statement on Pompano closure
March 19, 2020, by Steve Wolf, for the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association
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Editor’s Note: The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association has issued a statement with respect to the impending closure of the backstretch at Pompano Park.

It reads as follows.

Pompano Beach, FL — All trainers, caretakers and their horses in the backstretch at Eldorado’s Isle Pompano Park racetrack have been told that they must vacate the premises by March 31.

Notices were sent out to the horsemen and women at Pompano Park late Thursday morning. Flyers posted in the backstretch state: “Closure Notice … For the safety and security of all, the backstretch will be closing March 31. All dorms and barns need to be vacated by March 31.”

“This is just outrageous, dangerous and just plain disappointing,” said Dein Spriggs, president of the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association. “The horsepeople in the backstretch and their horses at Pompano Park should remain stabled right where they are. The backstretch is the safest place for them right now.

“There is almost no place for the trainers to go with their horses and caretakers. Many caretakers live almost year-round in the dorms. Now they want them to move. Where are they supposed to live? This is just so wrong for Eldorado to do this.

“We would like to work things out,” Spriggs explained, “but was told by Troy Buswell, the Isle Casino general manager, at 10:41 a.m. that Pompano Park was terminating the race meet.”

Currently, there are approximately 50 caretakers that live on the backstretch of the track and approximately 650 horses that are stabled on the grounds.

The racetrack conducted live racing without fans in attendance on Wednesday, and now have canceled live racing indefinitely at Pompano Park while Gulfstream Park is still holding their races without any fans.

“Eldorado’s eviction of the horses and horsepeople from the backstretch, along with the ceasing of racing, will cause serious financial hardships to the industry, as well as the safety and welfare of the horsemen and horses,” said Spriggs.

[spaman]

The fine folks at the Eldorado's Isle Pompano Park have finally reacted to to the Covid-19 virus by requiring all horseman to vacate the backstretch by March 31, 2020. 12 days to figure out what to do with your lives and horses.

Failure of Florida Breeders and its President Mr. Spriggs to aggressively deal with this PANDEMIC and the threat to human life have left 50 caretakers, 650 horses, trainers, and many horse loving owners scrambling. This has not happened to this degree anywhere else in America.

Fortunately, the Governor gets it. The Isle management who also closed the Casino get it. LIFE COMES FIRST.

Unfortunately, the FSBOA, its board of directors and Isle Management DO NOT GET IT AND DO NOT CARE about US. We have fortunately closed our ports, restaurants, bars and all non essential business's to protect us from the spread of this killer virus. Harness racing is not and never will be an essential business. As a result of the incompetence and lack of foresight by the FSBOA and Isle Management some of the hardest workers in america could be unemployed and completely screwed with no place to go. This is just not right.

We are a resilient group on the backstretch. Be safe and be careful.

[Dingus]

Just because something was requested does not mean it will happen.

I have 2 there on the grounds.

[Rabbi Of Racing]

CA Gavin New SCUM just closed the entire state

[chief yogi]

if you think pomp is right than how do you feel about gulfsrtream still racing 20 miles away. i say shame on pomp. its  a money saving move for them thats all.

[muletrain is back]

CA Gavin New SCUM just closed the entire state

Definitely scum trying to keep people alive.  Remember it is a hoax and everyone can get a test if they want one said our esteemed President. And lets not forget it was "15 cases going  to zero." I guess that is why every governor is on the news saying they have 1 percent of the tests they need right now.  I don't blame Donald for the virus itself but he seems woefully caught off guard.  I guess when you don't believe in science that can happen.  Sad so many people will die and have their lives ruined financially include many reading this which likely have been drastically mitigated if there were tests available and if taken seriously.

[chief yogi]

not just trump. all of washington, all our state capitals failed. you think months of shit going on in china would give them a headstart. they all sat on their asses.

[Dingus]

I hope you all rot in hell you cheating stealing horse drugging stiffing motherfuckers hennessy, macdonald, wallis, plano and ALL OF YOU LIFETIME CHEATS THIEVES AND HORSE ABUSERS AND HORSE DRUGGERS AND HORSE WHIPPERS

Tell us how you really feel.
Meanwhile, there are 650 horses on the grounds with nowhere to go.

[augustaandy]

Cal Expo done with the California lockdown

[Dingus]

FSBOA statement on Pompano closure
March 19, 2020, by Steve Wolf, for the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association
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More
Editor’s Note: The Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association has issued a statement with respect to the impending closure of the backstretch at Pompano Park.

It reads as follows.

Pompano Beach, FL — All trainers, caretakers and their horses in the backstretch at Eldorado’s Isle Pompano Park racetrack have been told that they must vacate the premises by March 31.

Notices were sent out to the horsemen and women at Pompano Park late Thursday morning. Flyers posted in the backstretch state: “Closure Notice … For the safety and security of all, the backstretch will be closing March 31. All dorms and barns need to be vacated by March 31.”

“This is just outrageous, dangerous and just plain disappointing,” said Dein Spriggs, president of the Florida Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association. “The horsepeople in the backstretch and their horses at Pompano Park should remain stabled right where they are. The backstretch is the safest place for them right now.

“There is almost no place for the trainers to go with their horses and caretakers. Many caretakers live almost year-round in the dorms. Now they want them to move. Where are they supposed to live? This is just so wrong for Eldorado to do this.

“We would like to work things out,” Spriggs explained, “but was told by Troy Buswell, the Isle Casino general manager, at 10:41 a.m. that Pompano Park was terminating the race meet.”

Currently, there are approximately 50 caretakers that live on the backstretch of the track and approximately 650 horses that are stabled on the grounds.

The racetrack conducted live racing without fans in attendance on Wednesday, and now have canceled live racing indefinitely at Pompano Park while Gulfstream Park is still holding their races without any fans.

“Eldorado’s eviction of the horses and horsepeople from the backstretch, along with the ceasing of racing, will cause serious financial hardships to the industry, as well as the safety and welfare of the horsemen and horses,” said Spriggs.

Looks like Pompano has removed their notice to evict everyone and the horses.
Came to their senses pretty quickly.

[Jctoronto]

Rideau and Rosecroft now out...

As of noon fri et..
Only northfield (sat) and cal expo(fri and sat) remain harness trax in n.america

[dukeman]

Rideau and Rosecroft now out...

As of noon fri et..
Only northfield (sat) and cal expo(fri and sat) remain harness trax in n.america

THANK YOU GOV DeWINE

[LUCPARK]

Governor announced 30 minutes ago
Terrible news

Ohio last venue that remained open

Will be on USTA  SHORTLY

[LUCPARK]

http://ustrottingnews.com/miami-valley-cancels-friday-saturday-cards/