We're having a heat wave here on the East coast and in response both Woodbine and Colonial Downs canceled their racing programs yesterday and Monmouth has rescheduled its program today for July 25.
You know it is hot when the temperature in Toronto (that's Canada) headed toward 100 degrees yesterday afternoon. "In the best interest of the horses and after having discussed it with the BPBA and the veterinarians, it's the right decision to cancel Thursday's thoroughbred card," said Steve Koch, Woodbine Entertainment Group vice president of thoroughbred racing.
Colonial Downs had been set for a 5:00 p.m. post on Thursday but extreme heat and humidity shut the facility down. The next day of racing at the Virginia track is July 23.
At Monmouth, where I can assure you it is very hot and humid since it is in my neck of the woods, racing will move from Friday to Monday, a normally dark day.
"Our main concern is for the safety of our horses and jockeys," said Monmouth VP and GM, Robert Kulina. "With temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees combined with high humidity, we had no choice but to reschedule the program to Monday."
Bravo to all these horsemen for putting the horses first.
Stay cool wherever you are.
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