Winter storm Landon

The lingering effects of Winter Storm Landon combined with frigid temperatures and low wind-chill factors on the backside of the storm forced the cancellation of Saturday's live racing program at Laurel Park outside of Baltimore. Friday's card was called off after the afternoon's third race owing to deteriorating track conditions. Laurel, Pimlico, Rosecroft, and the MJC OTB Network were to remain open for simulcasting. Officials are hoping to conduct racing Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6.

Rainy conditions caused by Winter Storm Landon forced the cancellation of the live racing card at Laurel Park Friday afternoon following the third race. The first three races on the program were run over a sloppy and sealed main track. The weekly Stronach 5 wager, which was to begin with the eighth race at Laurel followed by races at Gulfstream, Santa Anita and Golden Gate, was also canceled. The wager will retirn next Friday, Feb. 11. Laurel is scheduled to conduct live racing Saturday with first post at 12:25 p.m....