Racing Events Canceled in New York: Noise from Resorts World Casino Halted Eight Horse Races
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Say goodbye to the horse races at Aqueduct Racetrack this weekend, folks! The New York Racing Association (NYRA) axed its eight-race card on March 30 due to what they dubbed "buzzing ruckus" from the nearby Resorts World Casino.
A roaring auto and bike bash, themed like March Madness, was set up in the casino's parking lot, wreaking havoc on the racetrack's final stretch. Seems like NYRA didn't even get a peep about the event coming up.
Resorts World sure as hell couldn't crank down the volume for the big day, leaving racing in the dust. NYRA wasn't about to risk their horses and riders' safety in dangerous conditions created by the din. So, they tried their luck at ironing out the issue, but alas, Resorts World couldn't provide the necessary changes, leading to the farm-wide cancelation.
NYRA, who's in charge of races at three state tracks, is teaming up with the NY Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association to roll out extra racing action for fans in the near future. They're hopping to make up for lost time following Sunday's cancellation.
It ain't the first time the casino has ruffled feathers at Aqueduct. Back in 20XX, a chemical-spraying bungle on the casino's roof caused air quality problems, forcing the cancellation of nine races on the spot.
Insights:
- This cancellation marks the latest instance of noise-related issues impacting racing operations at Aqueduct Racetrack.
- The "March Madness Auto and Bike Show" held in a parking lot adjacent to the top of the stretch caused potentially unsafe racing conditions due to its loud noise.
- NYRA did not receive advance notice about the event or its potential impact on racing operations despite their requests for adjustments to mitigate the noise.
- NYRA is seeking reimbursement from Resorts World for the cancellation and planning to work with relevant parties to reschedule lost racing opportunities.
- The cancellation of the races at Aqueduct Racetrack on March 30 was due to the unsafe conditions created by the noise from the "March Madness Auto and Bike Show" held at Resorts World Casino.
- The New York Racing Association (NYRA) did not receive advance notice about the event, making it impossible to mitigate its impact on the racing operations at Aqueduct Racetrack.
- Despite attempts to resolve the issue, Resorts World Casino failed to provide the necessary adjustments, leading to the cancellation of the eight-race card.
- In light of this cancellation, NYRA and the NY Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association are planning to roll out extra racing action for fans to compensate for the lost time.
