Live thoroughbred racing returns to Belterra Park today with an eight-race card featuring claiming races, maiden special weight contests, and allowance competition. The dirt track is rated Fast with several races moved off the turf due to course conditions.
Weather and Track Conditions
Current track conditions at Belterra Park show the dirt surface rated as Fast. The turf course has been taken off, with affected races moved to the main dirt track. A temporary rail has been set at 14 feet for races 5 and 8.
Race Schedule and Post Times
The first race is scheduled for 12:35 PM Eastern Time, with subsequent races running approximately every 30 minutes. The card includes a mix of claiming races ranging from $8,000 to $16,000, along with maiden special weight and allowance contests.
Race 1 – $8,500 Claiming
The opening race features a $8,500 claiming event at 6 furlongs on the dirt track. One scratch has been reported with C V Jersey Bee withdrawn by the stewards.
Race 2 – $14,000 Maiden Special Weight
A maiden special weight contest for horses seeking their first career victory.
Race 3 – $16,000 Allowance
The day’s feature allowance race provides the highest purse value on the card.
Race 4 – $8,000 Claiming
Another claiming race with horses eligible to be purchased for $8,000.
Race 5 – Course Change
Originally scheduled for turf, this race has been moved to dirt due to course conditions. The distance has been adjusted to One Mile and Seventy Yards with a temporary rail set at 14 feet.
Race 8 – Course Change
Like Race 5, this contest was moved from turf to dirt with a temporary rail positioned at 14 feet from the inside.
Track Notes
Racing officials have confirmed all turf races have been transferred to the dirt surface due to unsuitable turf conditions. The main dirt track remains in Fast condition for today’s card. Several races feature temporary rail adjustments to accommodate the surface changes.
