Due to excessive heat predictions and warnings for Central Indiana this week, Horseshoe Indianapolis is adjusting post times for Aug. 23 and moving Aug. 24 racing to Aug. 28.
Post time for Wednesday will move up to 10 a.m. to avoid the hottest times of the day. The final race of the day will have an estimated post time of 2:30 p.m. Scratch time for Wednesday’s racing program will be 12 p.m. Aug. 22.
The racing program for Thursday will be moved to Aug. 28. First post for the Monday program will begin at 2:30 p.m.
“Safety for our equine athletes and all the individuals who work outdoors during our racing program always comes first at Horseshoe Indianapolis,” said Eric Halstrom, vice president and general manager of racing. “After reviewing weather predictions for this week that includes excessive heat warnings, we want to be proactive and get the necessary changes in place. We wanted to avoid any cancellations of racing days as our horsemen work hard to get their horses ready to race and a cancellation directly impacts their business operations. We feel by moving post times and racing dates, it should be a better environment for everyone involved.”
Live racing will still be held Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. as planned.
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