Weather Forces Northeast, Mid-Atlantic Cancellations
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The New York Racing Association has canceled the Jan. 21 live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack because of extremely cold weather forecast in the New York City metropolitan area.
The National Weather Service forecast, which aligns with NYRA's independent weather services, is calling for extremely cold temperatures with the potential for wind chill values near zero. As a result, NYRA officials made the decision to cancel Friday's eight-race card in the interest of the safety of all participants.
Aqueduct will remain open for simulcasting.
Live racing at Aqueduct is scheduled to resume Jan. 22 with a nine-race card featuring the $100,000 Jazil and the $100,000 Franklin Square stakes. First post Saturday is 12:20 p.m. ET.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races also announced that its Friday evening card would be canceled. The track is scheduled to resume racing Saturday night with a first post time of 7 p.m. ET.
Oaklawn Park had previously announced its Friday card would be canceled.