Due to the forecast of heavy rain, Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced the cancellation of Saturday’s race card as a safety precaution. The decision was made in the interest of protecting the welfare of horses, jockeys, and all participants.

Additionally, in anticipation of rain on Friday, Del Mar has changed first post time from 12:30 to noon.

Track officials have not yet made a determination regarding Sunday’s racing program. Once a decision is reached for the remainder of the weekend, Del Mar will release additional information outlining plans to make up cancelled races as appropriate.

Saturday’s cancellation marks only the third time in Del Mar’s 88-year history that racing has been suspended due to weather conditions.

Del Mar’s 16-day Bing Crosby Fall Racing Season began October 30 and will conclude Sunday, November 30.