Jon Lindo is a syndicated handicapper, long-time thoroughbred owner, and publisher of the Lindo Report. Jon is also a regular contributor to Race Day Las Vegas Radio show on KSHP 1400 in Las Vegas and Thoroughbred Los Angeles Radio show, heard in Las Vegas at www.thoroughbredla.com.
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To horse racing fans, the first Saturday in May means one thing — Derby Day! Not this year. At least not at Churchill Downs.
Belmont Park in New York is closed to ship-in horses with the exception of horses in extenuating circumstances subject to approval from the New York Racing Association.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, track closures have changed racing migration patterns and horseplayers looking to stay in action have been forced to adapt.
The coronavirus pandemic has shut down horse racing in all but a few locations. With the exception of Los Alamitos, California racing has come to a grinding halt.
The Santa Anita Derby and Santa Anita Oaks will be rescheduled for later in the season after racing resumes.