Turfway Park in Florence, Ky.
Churchill Downs Incorporated announced the suspension of racing at Turfway Park in Florence, Ky. effective immediately Wednesday afternoon, in accordance with the “Healthy at Home” Executive Order 2020-257 issued by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear following public health concerns in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Turfway Park racing season was originally scheduled to run through Saturday, March 28, which means only the final three racing dates were lost.
Turfway Park’s backside will remain open for training because it falls under the “life-sustaining business” category as it provides “food, shelter, and other necessities of life for animals.”
Focus at Turfway Park will remain on the safety of all employees and members of the backside community.
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