Racing at Woodbine was cancelled on Thursday, July 2 and Friday, July 3 due to a sewer line link that caused a sinkhole near the half-mile pole on Woodbine’s Tapeta track.
Contractors remain on site working to resolve the issue.
Woodbine cancelled training on the main track both days also. Woodbine sent out a press notice on Thursday morning stating:
“With Thursday and Friday’s cards cancelled, Woodbine will run a 12-race card on Sunday that includes all seven of the previously drawn races from Thursday. Woodbine continues to have discussions with the HBPA and AGCO regarding a possible rescheduled race date for this Monday (July 6). Updates will continue to be provided as the situation develops.”
On Friday afternoon, Woodbine Entertainment announced that, with approval from the Alcohol Gaming Commission of Ontario and consultation from the HBPA, it has added a rescheduled race date for this Monday (July 6) at Woodbine Racetrack. A 10-race card has been drawn for Monday. Post time is set for 1 p.m.
The cancellations did avoid horses and horsepeople racing in extreme heat that has settled upon southern Ontario this week. The heat wave also led to several cancellations at racetracks in the eastern U.S.
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