March 14, 2020: An empty grandstand overlooks racing on Rebel Stakes Day as the novel coronavirus pandemic sparks outbreaks across the country, causing the suspension of nearly all major sporting events with one of the few exceptions being horse racing. The need to keep thoroughbreds in good health has brought race tracks like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas to chose to allow racing, but kept the house empty of everyone but vital staff and some media in order to prevent...
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March 14, 2020: An empty grandstand overlooks racing on Rebel Stakes Day as the novel coronavirus pandemic sparks outbreaks across the country, causing the suspension of nearly all major sporting events with one of the few exceptions being horse racing. The need to keep thoroughbreds in good health has brought race tracks like Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Arkansas to chose to allow racing, but kept the house empty of everyone but vital staff and some media in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on March 14, 2020. Photo by Ted McClenning/Eclipse Sportswire/Cal Sport Media
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