Remington Park canceled the final nine races on the Saturday, August 30 program. The first race was run for purse money only.
Remington Park was unable to televise a proper racing presentation and had no ability to export the signal to other venues. Technical issues with TV control room equipment forced the problem.
Because the field for the first race had already arrived in the saddling paddock and patiently waited for more than 30 minutes, the decision was made to allow that race to run for purse money only. All pari-mutuel wagering on the entire Remington Park was refunded…