Fair Grounds Cancels Racing Jan. 3 Due to Heavy Rain
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Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
Due to heavy rains, inclement weather, and safety concerns, stewards cancelled the nine-race card Jan. 3 at Fair Grounds Race Course, the track announced.
The National Weather Service reported over a half-inch of rainfall at New Orleans Lakefront Airport through approximately 1 p.m. CST, and higher amounts at other weather-tracking locations in the region.
Racing is scheduled to resume Jan. 4 with 10 races, beginning at 12:30 p.m. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the low-60s.