Pompano
Park Harness Track Closed Due to Hurricane Wilma
Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. announced
that the Pompano Park Harness Track will remain
closed until repairs are completed following
Hurricane Wilma.
The company is
in the process of estimating the extent of damage
to Pompano Park, however, the barns and clubhouse/grandstand
structures have been heavily damaged. Isle of
Capri has business interruption and property
insurance covering the company's operations
and assets.
The
property was closed Monday, October 24 as Hurricane
Wilma approached South Florida. Timothy M. Hinkley,
president and chief operating officer, said,
"Our first priority is the safety of our
customers, team members, horsemen, horsewomen
and in this case, the horses. Our Pompano team
members secured our property assets quickly
and the horses are safely housed."
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