Snow

Playing in the Snow

• January 23, 2016

Horse playing in the snow in Central Kentucky on Jan. 23, 2016.

Sunland Snowed Out After Good Start

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• December 27, 2015
• Handicapping, Southwest Region

The 2015-16 meet at Sunland Park Racetrack and Casino got off to a good start, but it was sidetracked Dec. 27 when live racing was canceled because of a winter storm that dumped more than nine inches of snow on the area.

Happy Holidays from Blood-Horse Publications

• December 19, 2014

In the spirit of the season, we wish you and your family a joyous holiday and a healthy and happy new year. We look forward to serving you and the Thoroughbred industry in the coming year.

Penn National Postpones Big Wednesday Card

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• November 25, 2014
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region, Mid-Atlantic Region

The threat of a Thanksgiving Eve holiday snowstorm set to hit the mid-Atlantic region has forced the postponement of the Wednesday, Nov. 26 Holiday Racing Festival card at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.

Woodbine Racetrack February Training 2014

• February 25, 2014

Images of a wintery Woodbine Racetrack.

Aqueduct Cancels Live Racing Due to Snow

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• January 21, 2012
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

From four to six inches of snow expected in the New York City area. Live racing should resume Jan. 22.

No Live Racing Until Feb. 17 at Penn National

• February 11, 2010
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Track needs to clean up after massive snowstorms in Central Pennsylvania.

Snowbound Charles Town Calls It a Week

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 11, 2010
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

Two major snowstorms in less than a week led Charles Town Races & Slots to cancel live racing through Feb. 14.

Aqueduct Cancels Feb. 22 Card

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 21, 2008
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

With the forecast calling for a severe winter storm, Aqueduct's live racing card for Feb. 22, has been canceled.

Snow Blankets Central Kentucky

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• February 12, 2008

Keeneland, Kentucky feel effect of winter storm that left 3-5 inches of snow and ice.

Snow Advisory Cancels Laurel Card Wednesday

• March 7, 2007
• Thoroughbred Racing

A snow advisory in the Baltimore-Washington region forced Maryland Jockey Club officials to cancel live racing at Laurel Park for Wednesday, March 7.

Storm Paralyzes Racing in Midwest, East

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• January 22, 2005
• Thoroughbred Racing

Many racetracks in the Midwest and on the East Coast cancelled live racing Saturday due to a massive winter storm moving through those parts of the country.

Winter Storm Leads to Cancellations

• January 28, 2004

Horse racing was called off Tuesday at two tracks in the New York area because of the threat of a snowstorm. The Thoroughbred card at Aqueduct on Wednesday also was scrapped; there was no racing at Aqueduct on Tuesday.

Aqueduct Cancels Thursday Card; Adds Next Wednesday

• January 14, 2004
• Thoroughbred Racing

Because of a deep freeze and snow expected to descend on the New York metropolitan area, live racing and simulcasting at Aqueduct has been cancelled for Thursday.

Five Eastern Tracks Cancel Racing Sunday

• December 14, 2003

Racing at five eastern tracks was cancelled Sunday because of heavy snow flurries that pounded the region.

Laurel Live Racing Snowed Out Friday

• December 5, 2003
• Thoroughbred Racing

Because of the snow in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas, the Maryland Jockey Club has cancelled live racing at Laurel Park.

Weather KOs Woodbine's Friday Program

• April 4, 2003
• Thoroughbred Racing, Handicapping

Inclement weather has forced Woodbine officials to call off Friday's race program.

Wintery Conditions Cancel Oaklawn, Laurel Wednesday

• February 25, 2003

A winter storm has canceled racing Wednesday and Thursday in Arkansas and Wednesday's card in Maryland.

Laurel Cancels Cards Saturday, Sunday

• February 15, 2003

Because of the snow in the Baltimore and Washington D.C. areas the Maryland Jockey Club has canceled live racing at Laurel Park Saturday and Sunday. Severe winter weather also forced Turfway Park to cancel its live racing Saturday, the third consecutive day the track has been closed.

Delaware Cancels Final Race Card of Meeting

• November 17, 2002

The meet-closing live racing card at Delaware Park Sunday has been canceled due to unsafe track conditions caused by inclement weather, officials announced.

Snow Cancels Woodbine's Sunday Card

• November 17, 2002

Sunday's live Thoroughbred racing program at Woodbine has been cancelled due to heavy snowfall in the Toronto area over the past 18 hours. It was the second straight day that severe weather has contributed to conditions that are unsafe for racing.

Sportsman's Cancels Again; Scheduled to Resume Friday

• March 5, 2002
• Thoroughbred Racing

Thoroughbred racing at Sportsman's Park was cancelled again Tuesday because of weather-related track conditions.

Oaklawn Cancels Racing Wednesday

• February 6, 2002
• Thoroughbred Racing

In the interest of the safety, Oaklawn Park has cancelled both live and simulcast programs for Wednesday, Feb. 6. The decision was made Wednesday morning following a four-inch snowfall overnight in the Hot Springs area.

Here and There...

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• December 11, 2000

Racing and breeding news and information.