Fairmount Park cancels Saturday racing because of heat
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Fairmount Park has canceled Saturday's racing card due to anticipated extreme heat conditions.
The National Weather Service forecast for Collinsville, Ill., calls for sunny skies with a high near 97 degrees, but heat index values could reach as high as 106 degrees. Light south winds of 3 to 6 mph are expected throughout the day.
This marks the second time this summer that Fairmount Park has canceled racing due to extreme heat.
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