NYRA: Winter Storm Warning Forces Shift of Sunday Card to Monday at Aqueduct

Will Alempijevic February 6, 2021
NYTHA Executive Director

NYTHA Members – Please see below for the recent NYRA Press Release regarding the weather-related impact expected for tomorrow.

As a result, Sunday’s race card will be moved in its entirety (as already drawn) to Monday, February 8.

The NYTHA office will be open on Monday, February 8, as well.

Saturday, February 6, 2021

Winter storm warning forces shift of Sunday card to Monday at Aqueduct

OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has moved the entirety of Sunday’s live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack to Monday due a winter storm slated to impact the New York metropolitan area throughout the day on Sunday.

The National Weather Service (NWS), which aligns with NYRA’s independent weather services, is calling for heavy snow with accumulation of 5 to 9 inches as well as wind chill values between 20 and 25 for the downstate New York region on Sunday.

As a result, NYRA has moved Sunday’s eight-race card to Monday in the interest of the safety of all participants. Monday’s card is highlighted by the $100,000 Ruthless, a seven-furlong sprint for sophomore fillies. First post is 1:20 p.m. Eastern.

For additional information on the 2020-21 winter meet at Aqueduct, as well as a complete stakes schedule, visit NYRA.com.

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