The New York Racing Association (NYRA) said that it was forced to cancel the entire Sunday race card to Aqueduct Racetrack on what it called “unacceptable noise levels” of a car nearby in a casino.
Resorts World New York is located right next to the aqueduct. Nyra said the installation was holding her March Madness Auto and Bike show.
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“The New York Racing Association, Inc. (Nyra) canceled the card of eight Sunday races at Aqueduct Racetrack due to unacceptable noise levels created by the` `March Madness Auto and Bike Show ”, an event organized at the neighboring Casino Resorts,” said Nyra.
“Nyra was not informed in advance that the event would create potentially dangerous race conditions. Despite Nyra’s repeated attempts to correct the situation, Resorts World Casino could not make the necessary adjustments to allow the race to continue.”
Jockeys drives racing horses during a race at the aqueduct racetrack in the New York Queens district on Thursday, April 19, 2018. (Victor J. Blue / Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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The Nyra had to start eight races. The races will continue on Thursday, the organization said.
Andrew Offerman, main vice-president of the Nyra race and operations, said that the casino event had taken place in a parking lot, which was “immediately adjacent to the top of the section”, according to the New York Post.
“We were then faced with extremely unpredictable sound levels and other concerns provoking potentially dangerous circumstances for horses and riders,” added Offerman. “We have been other choice than to cancel the race due to these concerns.
Aqueduct Racetrack said that the race will resume on Thursday.
“Nyra will work with (Ny Thoroughbred Horseman’s Association) and the (New York State Gaming Commission) to determine the next appropriate steps and how we can invent these lost racing opportunities for our participants.”
