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Power Outage Cancels Oaklawn Program

A power outage shortly before live racing was set to begin on Jan. 29 has caused the cancellation of both live and simulcast racing at Oaklawn Park.

 Friday, January 29, 2010

Power Outage Zaps Most of Turfway Park Program

Due to a power outage, Turfway Park canceled races two through nine the evening of Dec. 13.

 Thursday, December 14, 2006

Squirrel Fingered in Keeneland Power Outage

Keeneland lost power to 75% of its facilities at approximately 4:30 a.m. Saturday morning when high voltage electrical service was interrupted on racetrack property near Versailles Road.

 Saturday, October 16, 2004

Spa Race Delayed Because of Widespread Power Outage

A widespread power outage that affected the Northeast and parts of Canada the afternoon of Aug. 14 delayed the start of the seventh race at Saratoga for nine minutes.

 Thursday, August 14, 2003

Oregon Hub Loses Handle to Power Outage

An eight-hour power outage Sept. 14 shut down an Oregon wagering hub and cost three online wagering services about $100,000 in handle.

 Tuesday, September 17, 2002

Santa Anita Braces For Possible Power Outage

Santa Anita officials said racing wouldn't stop, although the tote boards would be shut down, if the track faced a power outage. The wagering information, which is controlled by computers, wouldn't be lost. Furer said there are about 22 tote machines that could be up and running during a blackout. Escalators and elevators would be immediately turned off before the blackout to ensure no one gets hurt or trapped. The track is equipped with an emergency generator that would provide lighting.

 Saturday, January 13, 2001