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Blistering heat wave causes huge New Jersey horse race to be canceled

Irish Star

Irish Star

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July 2, 2026

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Blistering heat wave causes huge New Jersey horse race to be canceled

A popular New Jersey racetrack canceled all horse races in the lead up to the Independence Day weekend due to extreme temperatures that could exceed 100 degrees

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