On Wednesday, Aug. 28 it was reported that HISA and the local horsemen's group pressured Parx management to close down its turf course. Now the racetrack is planning to put the surface through a series of tests, according to a statement issued by HISA on Thursday.
Parx management has informed the oversight organization that they have arranged for Racing Services Testing Laboratory (RSTL) to test and evaluate the turf surface. Additionally, HISA has requested that members of the Track Surface Advisory Group visit in the coming days to assess its condition.
A HISA official walked the track on Wednesday, Aug. 28 to record additional video of the entire turf course in advance of these visits. HISA was made aware of concerns with Parx Casino and Racing's turf course this past weekend when a horse broke down over the grass in the Aug. 24 Parx Dash Stakes. Parx management has suspended turf racing until further notice.
Parx's signature Pennsylvania Derby card, which includes the GIII Turf Monster Stakes, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 21.
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