LAST HALF OF SATURDAY REMINGTON PARK CARD POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER
Remington Park management postponed the last half of Saturday’s race card after six races had been run. Lightning entered the vicinity of the track just before race seven, with a larger thunderstorm, with possible tornadic activity,. bearing down on Oklahoma City, the remainder of the card was canceled.
The decision was made in the best interest for the safety of all concerned.
The six races postponed with possibility of a rescheduled date included the $854,775 Remington Park Futurity which was scheduled for the last race of the night. The other stakes not run were the Grade 2 Easy Date, the Dee Raper Sooner State, the Remington Park Juvenile, the $188,975 Remington Park Oaks and the $169,175 Remington Park Derby. An announcement will be made later on the decision to reschedule.
As far as multi-race wagers that were not completed:
the Pick 4 that started with race six, all tickets will be refunded.
The Pick 3 that began with race five will pay out $7.25 for 6 or 7 with 8 with all.
The Pick 3 that began with race six will pay out $2.85 for 8 with all with all.
Remington Park live racing will resume Sunday with a 10-race program, featuring the $159,000 American Paint Classic Futurity. The first race is at 4pm-Central.
Remington Park has provided more than $347 Million to the State of Oklahoma general education fund since the opening of the casino in 2005. Located at the junction of Interstates 35 & 44, in the heart of the Oklahoma City Adventure District, Remington Park presents simulcast racing daily and non-stop casino gaming. The Remington Park 2024 American Quarter Horse, Paint and Appaloosa Season continues through June 1 with the biggest racing program of the season. The Champions Night boasts total purses in excess of $2,000,000, led by the $1,000,000 Heritage Place Futurity. Parking and admission are always free. Must be 18 or older to wager on horse racing or enter the casino gaming floor. Visit remingtonpark.com for more information.
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