FAIR GROUNDS CANCELS FINAL EIGHT RACES ON SUNDAY CARD DUE TO WEATHER

By Brian Spencer —-

NEW ORLEANS (December 18, 2016) – Due to continuing heavy rain in the New Orleans area, in the interest of safety, the final eight races on the Sunday card at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots have been canceled.

“The safety of our jockeys and horses will always be our top priority,” said Senior Director of Racing Jason Boulet. “In the interest of safety for all of our participants, we have canceled the remainder of the Sunday racing program.”

Racing is scheduled to resume Thursday with a nine-race program. First post is 1:25 p.m.

About Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds is owned by Churchill Downs Incorporated (NASDAQ Global Market: CHDN); it also operates a slot-machine gaming facility and 11 off-track betting parlors throughout southeast Louisiana. The 145th Thoroughbred Racing Season – highlighted by the 104th running of the Louisiana Derby – will run from November 2016 through April 2017. More information can be found online at www.FairGroundsRaceCourse.com.