This year’s Belmont Stakes is under threat as wildfire smoke originating from Canada continues to spread across the US.
The iconic race is due to be held on Saturday in Elmont, New York but the event has already been impacted by the poor air quality. The New York Racing Association postponed Thursday’s schedule at Belmont Park and said racing would only be authorised if conditions improved. “Safety is paramount as we navigate this unprecedented situation,” said NYRA President and CEO David O’Rourke in a statement.
It’s huge for the local economy. And so we can hopefully can get this going,” Hochul said. “But there’s no assurance of what the weather’s going to be. So it’s going to be a last-minute decision, I’m sure.” Should the event go ahead as planned, all eyes will be on Belmont Park for the final leg of the coveted Triple Crown – a series which includes the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes.
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