Tampa Bay Downs' request to extend its race meet through the end of May has been approved by the Florida Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, vice president of marketing and publicity Margo Flynn confirmed to drf.com on Thursday.
The originally-scheduled meet would have ended on May 3, but live racing will now continue through May 30. Tampa plans to run Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the last four weeks of May.
“We will continue to run without spectators and follow updated protocol procedures,” the track Tweeted on Thursday afternoon.
Management had previously informed horsemen that they would be able to stay on the grounds through May 31.
Read more at drf.com.
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