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DELAWARE PARK TO EXTEND 2021 MEET

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Press Release
August 18, 2021

After receiving approval from the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission (DTRC) today, the 2021 live racing meet at Delaware Park has been extended through Saturday, October 30.

The new dates are comprised of four make-up dates from cancellations due to excessive heat and three additional dates.

Maryland Racing Commission OKs new TMJC as track operator
The Maryland Racing Commission on Dec. 23 signed off on the new nonprofit Maryland Jockey Club to operate Laurel Park in the new year.

The new dates are Thursday October 7; Wednesday, October 20; Thursday October 21; Saturday, October 23; Wednesday, October 27; Thursday October 28; and Saturday, October 30.

Originally, Thursday, October 7th had been scheduled as a dark day and Saturday, October 16th had been scheduled as closing day for the live racing meet.

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