A series of strong storms have been rocking South Florida since June 12, causing flooding in Gulfstream Park's oldest section of the barn area that caused the evacuation of about 300 horses June 13.
"We had 20 inches of rain which is unheard of," said Gulfstream's executive director of racing Billy Badgett. "The poor people that live in Hollywood and Hallandale, their houses are underwater. It's pretty bad."
With rainfall forecast to continue throughout South Florida through Thursday evening, Gulfstream Park has cancelled Friday’s (Friday, June 14) nine-race program.
Heavy rain has caused damage and flooding in parts of Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade County since Wednesday afternoon, and Gulfstream canceled Thursday's card as well.
The National Weather Service forecast for Hallandale Beach, Fla., calls for more rain on Saturday and Sunday.
Gulfstream’s 11-race program Saturday includes the $95,000 Powder Break for fillies and mares and the $75,000 Wildcat Red for 3-year-olds and up.
The racing office will bring back races that were scheduled for Thursday and Friday as extras next week.
