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Calder Braces for Storm, Alters Schedule
Date Posted: 9/2/2004 11:51:58 AM
Last Updated: 9/4/2004 2:10:50 PM
With Hurricane Frances bearing down on Florida, Calder Race Course near Miami has announced changes in its racing schedule.There will be:* No live racing or simulcasting on Friday, Sept. 3 or Saturday, Sept. 4.* The Juvenile Showcase has been rescheduled for Labor Day Monday, Sept. 6.* The Miami Mile Breeders' Cup Handicap (G3) is rescheduled for Saturday, Sept. 11.* The main track and training track will be open for training on Friday, Sept. 3, but closed on Saturday, Sept. 4.* No new horses will be accepted into the Calder stable area during this time.Calder's maintenance team has been busy storing equipment, fueling vehicles, and filling water trucks. The Horsemen's Benevolent & Protective Association (FHBPA) has provided horsemen with a list of preparations for the hurricane. The list
includes: * All horses should have identification halters on.
* Fifteen gallons of water should be available per horse per 24 hours.
* Shavings should be banked high against the walls in the horses' stalls to prevent them from getting cast.
* All loose equipment is to be placed in tack rooms.
* It is recommended to close the top and bottom stall doors if possible.
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