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The Maryland Jockey Club canceled Friday’s nine-race program at Laurel Park prior to the opener after speaking with jockeys who expressed concerns about riding over the main track.

Following the cancellation, track officials were in the process of further evaluating the racing surface.

Friday’s forecast for Laurel, Md. according to the National Weather Service, calls for a high near 40, with an 80 percent chance of rain possibly mixed with snow showers. Showers are likely through 9 p.m. EST. The skies are expected to clear for Saturday, with mostly sunny weather and a high near 53.

Laurel is scheduled to host a nine-race program Saturday with three $100,000 stakes. Those include the 6 1/2-furlong Willa On the Move for fillies and mares aged 3 and older, the six-furlong Dave’s Friend for 3-year-olds and up, and the 1 1/8-mile Richard W. Small for 3-year-olds and up.

First race post time is 12:25 p.m. EST.