Changes due to extreme heat
At 0h51, on August 23, 2023 • By NEWSROOM
In consideration of the safety and well-being of equine athletes, horsemen and women, and patrons, some adjustments are making to the racing schedule for the upcoming week due to forecasted excessive heat across a widespread region spanning from the Central to Southeast U.S.
Temperatures are expected to climb into the low 90s (32°C) on Wednesday but then hover near 100 (38°C) on Thursday. The forecast also calls for high humidity that will send heat indexes near 110. Forecasts for the Western Kentucky area call for heat index ratings in the range of 105-115 degrees (40-45OC) on Friday. The heat is anticipated to abate somewhat after Friday.
Wednesday August 23
Indianapolis – Post time at 10 a.m. instead of 2:30 p.m.
Hoosier Park – Post time at 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:15 p.m.
Thursday August 24
Hoosier Park – canceled
Indianapolis – canceled
Friday August 25
Ellis Park – canceled
Hoosier Park – Post time at 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:15 p.m.
Saturday August 26
Hoosier Park – Post time at 7:00 p.m. instead of 6:15 p.m.
Monday August 28
Ellis Park – program added at 12:45 p.m.
Indianapolis – program added at 2:30 p.m.
