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Racing at Delaware Park canceled due to heat

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012



STANTON — Live racing at Delaware Park will be canceled today, July 18, 2012, due to the extreme heat being forecast, at the recommendation of Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chief Veterinarian Dr. John T. Peters.

Peters said racing under such conditions would pose substantial health risk to horses, riders and participants.

 

Contact:
Dan Shortridge
Chief of Community Relations
Delaware Department of Agriculture
302-698-4520

 

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Racing at Delaware Park canceled due to heat

Department of Agriculture | News | Date Posted: Wednesday, July 18, 2012



STANTON — Live racing at Delaware Park will be canceled today, July 18, 2012, due to the extreme heat being forecast, at the recommendation of Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission Chief Veterinarian Dr. John T. Peters.

Peters said racing under such conditions would pose substantial health risk to horses, riders and participants.

 

Contact:
Dan Shortridge
Chief of Community Relations
Delaware Department of Agriculture
302-698-4520

 

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