Churchill to request Wednesday cancellations

[philcski]

...Also planning on cutting stakes purses for the rest of the spring meet.

http://www.courier-journal.com/artic...ut+racing+days

Reducing stakes purses

• Stephen Foster Handicap, from $750,000 to $600,000
• Early Times Mint Julep Handicap, from $150,000 to $100,000
• Jefferson Cup, from $200,000 to $150,000
• Northern Dancer, from $150,000 to $100,000
• Fleur de Lis Handicap, from $300,000 to $200,000
• Firecracker Handicap, from $175,000 to $150,000.