Cancellations Courtesy of Coronavirus

[Brown jug]

not specific to only  horse people , should have been done 2 weeks ago
and vice versa, no Canadians into usa

[Emperor Dapple]

not specific to only  horse people , should have been done 2 weeks ago
and vice versa, no Canadians into usa

LOL.. Not so fast , Americans are exempt for the moment..

[augustaandy]

I would expect our stakes races to be pushed back too

Keeneland cancels spring meet due to coronavirus pandemic

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/sports/college/kentucky/2020/03/16/keeneland-spring-meet-canceled-amid-coronavirus-pandemic/4994915002/

LEXINGTON - Add the Keeneland spring meet to the list of sporting events canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.

"Keeneland’s spring meet is a rite and tradition that touches every aspect of Central Kentucky and beyond, and the decision to cancel racing is agonizing for our staff, our many loyal fans and our horsemen," Keeneland President and CEO Bill Thomason said in a news release announcing the decision. "During the past several weeks, we have exhausted all avenues for safely conducting our spring meet.

"Since the beginning of this pandemic, we have diligently worked with local, state and national partners in health and government to ensure our actions are the most responsible we can take. We all find ourselves in uncharted territory, but nothing is more important to Keeneland than protecting the health and safety of our athletes, stable employees, horsemen, patrons, track employees and the community at large."

Keeneland had previously announced it would open the spring meet on April 2 without fans in the stands and that it was limiting access to the track to only essential employees, owners, trainers, veterinarians, blacksmiths and stable workers. Four security checkpoints will be set up to check the temperature of anyone entering the track, allowing only those with a temperature less than 100.5 degrees and showing no symptoms of COVID-19 to enter.

The Keeneland April sale, previously scheduled for April 7, has been canceled. The track has closed its general office, shop and library to patrons indefinitely. Simulcasting at the Red Mile Racetrack in Lexington has also been closed.

The CDC's recommendation on Sunday that all events of 50 or more people be canceled or postponed for the next eight weeks led to the decision to cancel the meet

Keeneland will continue to stable horses on the grounds but will not accept any more shipments of horses for stabling, effective immediately. Morning training will go on as normal.

"During this time, we all need to take care of each other,” Thomason said. “In light of the cancellation of our Spring Meet, Keeneland will focus its attention and energy on identifying ways in which we can offer support and aid to the Central Kentucky community and horse industry."

Keeneland had been scheduled to to host two Kentucky Derby prep races, the Bluegrass Stakes on April 4, and the Lexington Stakes on April 11.

[augustaandy]

expect a delay

Churchill Downs preparing update on Kentucky Derby next week amid coronavirus concerns

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/more-sports/churchill-downs-preparing-update-on-kentucky-derby-next-week-amid-coronavirus-concerns/ar-BB11bWoa

[augustaandy]

Meadows suspends racing
March 16, 2020, from The Meadows

Washington, PA — As you know our country, as well as the world, finds itself in an unprecedented set of circumstances attempting to control the spread of coronavirus. Many governmental entities are implementing restrictions on group gatherings in an effort to thwart the spread of the virus in our communities.
To that end the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has issued a mandate: we have no choice but to temporarily suspend all operations at The Meadows including racing. This will go into effect at 6 a.m. Tuesday (March 17).
This is a very fluid situation. Updates will be announced when appropriate.

[Germy dDay]

In accordance with the recommendation of Governor J. B. Pritzker, live racing at Hawthorne Race Course will be halted for a minimum of two weeks.

In an effort to fight the spread of COVID-19, gatherings across the country are being limited. Per Governor Pritzker’s directive, there will be no live racing conducted at Hawthorne through Monday (March 30). At that time further guidance will be given.

[Germy dDay]

THIS PLACE GETS THE IDEA

Based on the changing circumstances and in the interest of public health, Buffalo Raceway announced on Monday, March 16 that live harness racing will be cancelled for 45 days due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak.

An expected restart date is Saturday, May 2.

[Germy dDay]

.@DoverDowns has announced its facility in full cooperation with Governor Carney’s directive, will close temporarily.  Racing will cease indefinitely

[Jctoronto]

'til further notice

[LUCPARK]

was bound to happen the snowflakes all ove rthe country cryin

its the fckin flu

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some guys out east tried fryin a squiirels and got the whole world sick

[Dingus]

From Gabe Prewitt:

The plan at Pompano is to continue racing this week tonight, Wednesday, and Thursday.  Will likely do mandatory payouts in all pools Thursday.  We continue to draw for next week, & the current plan is to continue racing next week as well.  #LongLiveThePomp

[PIGLAND]

gabe knows im in!!!

[albitchross]

How did uh this guy get a job calling uh races? 

[WildWizard]

Thankfully something to maintain our sanity.

[Jctoronto]

alberta's CENTURY DOWNS    the covid-19 nasty out there in calgary

mohawk        w of toronto, ont
rideau           ottawa, ont.
flamboro       hamilton ont. area
western fair   london, ont.
fraser            surrey bc..outside of vancouver

all still racing..all in front of empty stands