Horseshoe Indianapolis Moves Up Post Time for July 20
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Horses break from the gate at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Due to extreme heat forecasted for Wednesday, July 20, Horseshoe Indianapolis will move it’s 11-race program to begin at 10:25 a.m. ET.
Approval was received for the post time move by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission Monday. The move will alleviate racing during the hottest part of the day Wednesday to assist with safe racing conditions for both the equine and human participants.
The Weather Channel is forecasting a high of 96 degrees July 20 and a heat index of 104 degrees. The temperatures will ease slightly later in the week but return to projected high of 96 degrees on Saturday.
The 20th season of live Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing extends through Wednesday, Nov. 23. Live racing is conducted at 2:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday with Thursday post times set for 2:10 p.m.