Rain led to the cancellation of a stakes-laden racing program at Horseshoe Indianapolis on May 15, 2024, due to safety concerns for horses and riders, with some races rescheduled for May 22.
– ‣ Live racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis was canceled due to safety concerns following heavy rains that caused widespread flooding.
– ‣ The cancellation affected nine Thoroughbred races, including the season’s first open stakes for 3-year-old turf fillies and colts, with rescheduling efforts underway for some events.
– ‣ Images shared on social media highlighted the severity of the flooding, underscoring the decision to prioritize the safety of equine and human athletes.
Here are some pictures of the flooding on and around the track. Definitely a good call to cancel today @HSIndyRacing pic.twitter.com/utYsmpWtkm
— Rachel McLaughlin (@RacingRachelM) May 15, 2024
Oh boy, did you hear? The skies opened up and just poured down on Horseshoe Indianapolis. Yep, you guessed it. The whole stakes-laden program scheduled for Wednesday? Washed out. Completely.
It was set for May 15, 2024. A day that’ll be remembered, but not for the races, that’s for sure. The time? It all went down at precisely 12:14 pm. Or, well, that’s when they decided to call it off. Updated news came in at 7:13 pm, though.
So, Eric Halstrom, the big boss over at Horseshoe Indianapolis, he was the one to break the news. Posted it right on the track’s X feed. Safety first, he says. Gotta look out for both the two-legged and four-legged athletes. Makes sense.
Rachel McLaughlin, she’s the voice of the track, you know? She went ahead and shared some pics on X. The flooding was no joke. Looked more like a lake than a racetrack.
They had a whole lineup planned. Nine Thoroughbred races, including a couple of big ones for the 3-year-old turf fillies and their colt counterparts. Each of those races had a hefty $150,000 on the line. Not to mention the Swifty Sired Fillies’ H. and the Sagamore Sired H., both tagged at $100,000. Big day, big dreams, all washed away.
Marcus Hersh from Daily Racing Form, he chimed in too. Said the Indiana-sired stakes are getting a rain check for May 22. But the fate of the Caesars and Horseshoe Indianapolis Handicaps? Still up in the air.
Rachel wasn’t kidding about the flooding. She posted a link to the photos. Definitely a smart call to cancel, if you ask me. Safety over spectacle, always.
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So, there you have it. A day at the races turned into a washout. But hey, there’s always next week, right? Let’s just hope the weather gods are a bit more forgiving then.
