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Waterlogged River Downs Sets Opening Day

Waterlogged River Downs Sets Opening Day

River Downs near Cincinnati plans to open for live racing May 13, two weeks later than scheduled because of severe Ohio River flooding.

 Thursday, May 05, 2011
Flood Forecast Forces River Horse Evacuation

Flood Forecast Forces River Horse Evacuation

Predictions the Ohio River near Cincinnati, Ohio, will rise above flood stage the weekend of April 23-24 has forced the evacuation of about 400 horses from the barn area at River Downs.

 Thursday, April 21, 2011

Rising Ohio River Halts Simulcasts at River Downs

River Downs near Cincinnati, Ohio, shut down its simulcasting operation Jan. 8-9 because the level of the Ohio River continues to rise, track officials said.

 Thursday, January 08, 2004