With a 100% probability of rain for this coming Saturday, officials at Santa Anita Park have announced the cancellation of the day's eight-race program. Following discussions with the California Thoroughbred Trainers, Thoroughbred Owners of California and the California Horse Racing Board, the races originally scheduled for Saturday will be offered as extras for Sunday, Monday (holiday racing) and Friday, Jan. 20. The GIII La Canada S. is currently listed as an extra for Sunday. Friday, Jan. 20 was meant to be a dark day given Monday's MLK-day program.
“With the significant rain that we've experienced within the past week and with what is currently predicted for Saturday, we wanted to let our fans and horsemen know well in advance that we'll reschedule these races” said Nate Newby, Santa Anita Senior Vice President and General Manager. “Although we've got wet weather in the forecast this weekend, it looks like we're going to be turning the corner and we look forward to sunny skies later next week.”
Although live racing has been cancelled this Saturday, Santa Anita will open for simulcast wagering beginning at 10 a.m.
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