Acting upon the recommendation of the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission chief veterinarian Dr. John T. Peters, live racing at Delaware Park has been canceled for July 18 due to excessive heat.
Peters said racing under such conditions would pose substantial health risks to horses, riders, and participants.
The track plans to resume live racing July 19.
The bill allows for less than 100 days a year if the track and horsemen agree.
The schedule calls for racing from May 18-Nov. 9, with the Del Cap set for July 20.
The Delaware Lottery wants to have the system operating by the end of September.
The track requested 100 racing days for 2013 but would prefer to race less.
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