How has the horse racing industry responded to COVID-19?

As leagues and venues hosting sporting events grapple with how to move on amid the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, Oaklawn Park announced Thursday morning it intends to ‘race on’ as they host a key prep race this weekend, the $1 million Rebel Stakes, while taking appropriate preventive measures to protect patrons on premises. Churchill Downs officials have said they will monitor how other sports leagues handle coronavirus in the weeks leading up to the first Saturday in May. Regarding Churchill Downs, Inc., J.P. Morgan analyst Daniel Politzer notes that the Kentucky Derby has been run uninterrupted for 145 straight years, despite pandemics, world wars, and the Great Depression.

We will continue to be diligent about communicating to our shareholders and followers and share industry updates specifically in regards to NYRA and the Wood Memorial. SportBLX Thoroughbreds extends its best wishes to everyone during this challenging time.