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Title: Belmont Racing Tomorrow?
Post by: TMW on June 07, 2023, 03:01:53 PM
From So Cal, wildfire smoke looks very familiar to me. Any bets if racing will be cancelled/postponed?
Title: Re: Belmont Racing Tomorrow?
Post by: trackjohn on June 07, 2023, 03:43:09 PM
Spoke with a senior NYRA official a few hours ago ... tomorrow\'s training is still scheduled...BUT... they are ALL looking at the air quality forecast... Air quality significantly decreased this afternoon...If it doesn\'t improve I be shocked if there is racing tomorrow

At least the forecast looks to improve on Friday.

John
Title: Re: Belmont Racing Tomorrow? Training cancelled; Racing looks promising
Post by: Kasept on June 08, 2023, 02:30:37 AM
Training was cancelled at BEL & SAR for Thursday morning last night and racing decision comes later this morning.. However, from here in Merrick, things look very promising with clear, cool dawn and no smoke scent detectable. The 3p first post plays in favor of the forecast as well..