Gov. Kathy Hochul warned that the final leg of the Triple Crown could be affected if conditions don't improve by Saturday.
The 115th running of the Belmont Stakes horse race, which is scheduled to be held Saturday in New York, could be postponed amid concerns about air quality from lingering wildfire smoke from Canada.
"As New Yorkers continue to experience unhealthy air quality as a result of Canadian wildfires, we must all work to ensure that animals—including these peak-performance equine athletes — are protected," Hochul said in a press release. "The measures being implemented at tracks across New York State are effective steps to keep all those who participate in the sport safe now and into the future.
Hochul said if the AQI remains under 200 in Elmont, New York, on Saturday, then horses will be allowed to workout or race as long as their attending veterinarian certifies that they're not adversely affected by the air quality. However, if the AQI reaches 201, then no horses would be permitted to race.
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