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Temperatures will feel like 110 degrees Saturday but officials insist the 2019 Haskell Invitational will be taking place at Monmouth Park Race Track.
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Monmouth Park will race horses despite 100-degree heat https://t.co/EDhoSnTju9
— Kathy (@kat07731) July 19, 2019
While this can certainly change prior to Saturday's scheduled start time, the park insists it has a contingency plan.
Spokesman Tom Luicci said the park will have its weather protocols in place, which includes delaying post times if necessary.
"We will also be in constant consultation with state veterenarians," Luicci said.
Monmouth Park plans a full day of racing with 14 races, including the $1 million TVG.com Haskell Invitational at 5:47 p.m.
There is an obvious risk in running the Haskell Invitational including the PR nightmare and backlash NBC will face should a horse collapse on the track or thereafter.
Folks have taken to Twitter to blast Monmouth Race officials.
It's going to be very awkward when a horse drops dead on the track during the Haskell at Monmouth Park. https://t.co/W2oiG42k6t
— Mike Davis (@byMikeDavis) July 19, 2019
Complain about this weekends racing to @TVG.
— Joe (@Frodo069) July 19, 2019
It is definitely going to be too hot.Everyone mentioning
— Jess T (@jesst914) July 19, 2019
Gulfstream Park, well they don't race there in july.Why put the horses in harms way? Everyone else, well they're not running around the track.
Horse racing Monmouth, do the right thing. If a horse dies, no forgiveness.
The racetrack's plan also includes:
Extra medical personnel on site for people.
Ice containers stationed throughout the track and where horses walk in from the track.
Extra hoses for horses to cool down before and after races.
A misting system in the paddock.
Shortened post parades.
Odds for the Haskell Invitational courtesy of BetOnline appear below. In the event the race is cancelled or suspended, one can refer to their rules.
Maximum Security (8-5)
Mucho Gusto (2-1)
King for a Day (5-2)
Everfast (10-1)
Joevia (10-1)
Spun to Run (15-1)
Bethlehem Road (20-1)
- Jagajeet Chiba, Gambling911.com
