FAIR GROUNDS: UPDATE ON EHV-1 AT FAIR GROUNDS

By Brian Spencer —-

NEW ORLEANS (January 2, 2017) – Test results have been returned for the two horses who spiked temperatures earlier this morning at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.

The horse in Barn 14, trained by Tom Amoss, returned a negative result. The horse in the receiving barn, trained by Chris Davis, returned a positive result for the “wild strain.”

As a result, the quarantine timeline on Barn 14 remains unchanged, with a current end date of Jan. 13 at the discretion of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture. The receiving barn is now under quarantine until Jan. 16 at the discretion of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture.

FAIR GROUNDS CANCELS FINAL TWO RACES ON MONDAY CARD DUE TO WEATHER

Due to severe storms producing dangerous conditions in the New Orleans area, in the interest of safety the final two races on the Monday 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 Monday 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.