Aqueduct Cancels Oct. 12 Card for Expected Storm

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled live racing on Sunday at Aqueduct Racetrack due to a powerful coastal storm forecast to bring extremely high winds and heavy rainfall to the New York City metropolitan area. The National Weather Service (NWS) has placed New York City under a wind advisory beginning Sunday at noon, with current NWS forecasts calling for sustained winds of 25-35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Aqueduct Racetrack will remain open for simulcasting, and wagering is available via NYRABets.com. Sunday's featured $150,000 Carle Place will be brought back on Sunday, October 19 with entries to be taken on Wednesday, October 15.