Excessive Heat Forces Parx To Cancel Monday's Races
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BENSALEM, Pa. (CBS) -- As the heat wave reaches its peak, Parx has announced that it will cancel its thoroughbred racing program on Monday.
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In the official statement, Parx reasoned that since "a heat index expected to exceed 105 degrees" is cause for the cancellation.
The announcement serves as a reminder of the importance of taking precautions in this extreme heat.
This is the first time the region has reached the triple digits since 2012.
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According to officials, racing is scheduled to resume on Tuesday.
