Delaware Extends Heat-Related Cancellation Thru Aug. 12

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Racing at Delaware Park

Delaware Park canceled racing Aug. 12, as they did a day earlier for racing on Aug. 11, citing excessive heat forecast for the region.

The National Weather Service has predicted temperatures in the high 90s with a heat index of value approaching the mid-100s on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Live racing is scheduled to resume Aug. 14.

The Cape Henlopen Stakes, originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been rescheduled for Aug. 16.