Churchill Downs' June 16 Program has Been Cancelled
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Churchill Downs
Thursday's eight-race program at Churchill Downs has been cancelled because of excessive heat in the Louisville area.
Racing at Churchill Downs is scheduled to resume Friday at 12:45 p.m. ET, although track officials will continue to
monitor the forecast. Any decision about cancellations in extreme weather conditions is made through consultation with
CDI's Equine Medical Director, track management and regulatory officials. Many factors, including temperature, humidity
and wind speeds, are evaluated to ensure the safety and well-being of human and equine athletes.
Churchill Downs will be open for simulcast wagering on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Guests may exchange pre-purchased tickets for another comparable race day this year. Ticket exchanges can be
made at any Churchill Downs box office location throughout the live racing season. Guests who ordered tickets through
Ticketmaster online may visit help.ticketmaster.com for existing order support.
This marks the 23rd cancellation in track history and second in as many days. Wednesday's eight-race card also was
cancelled because of excessive heat.