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Heat Wave Sparks Cancellation at Colonial Downs

Belterra Park, Delaware Park, Ellis Park, and Monmouth Park also cancel July 3.

Racing at Colonial Downs

Racing at Colonial Downs

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Colonial Downs is the latest track to cancel racing July 3 because of extreme summer heat. The Virginia track has rescheduled its Friday card as drawn to July 6.

In addition, Colonial Downs will shift the programs scheduled for July 4 and July 5 to begin at 10:45 a.m. ET. Monday's card will begin at the regular 12:30 p.m. post time.

Belterra Park, Delaware Park, Ellis Park, and Monmouth Park have canceled or moved racing programs because of weather after numerous cancellations July 2. Woodbine also canceled racing Thursday and Friday, but for underground infrastructure repairs.

This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.