Aqueduct Cancels Jan. 28 Card
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Wintry scene at Aqueduct
The New York Racing Association canceled the Jan. 29 live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack due to high winds and frigid temperatures forecast to impact the New York metropolitan area.
The National Weather Service, which aligns with forecasts provided by NYRA's independent weather services, is calling for sustained high winds throughout the day on Friday with gusts up to 39 mph. Those conditions will create dangerous wind chill values between -5 degrees and 5 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the downstate region.
As a result, NYRA has canceled Friday's eight-race card in the interest of the safety of all participants.
Live racing at Aqueduct will be conducted as scheduled Jan. 28 with Thursday's eight-race card offering a first post of 12:50 p.m. ET and will resume Jan. 30 with a nine-race card highlighted by the $150,000 Toboggan Stakes (G3). First post on Saturday is 12:20 p.m.