by Brian J. Mazurek, for Buffalo Raceway
HAMBURG, N.Y. --- Based on the changing
circumstances and in the interest of public health, Buffalo Raceway announced
on Monday (March 16) that live harness racing will be cancelled for 45 days due
to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
An expected restart date is Saturday, May 2.
Buffalo Raceway COO James Mango stated, "We will continue
to monitor the recommendations of health professionals and abide by the
regulatory direction from our local. state and federal officials.