By Esther Marr and Frank Angst

Initial reports suggest racetracks across the Northeast suffered some damage and power outages as a result of Hurricane Sandy, but that damage was moderate compared with the devastation in the area.

There were no initial reports of injuries to humans or horses, although information is still being gathered. Several tracks had to postpone or cancel training and racing schedules, some horses had to be relocated, and horsemen had to scramble their schedules.

Monmouth Park in Oceanport, N.J., hasn’t released an official statement on its situation as a result of Hurricane Sandy, but locally based trainer Kelly Breen said horsemen have been told that training has been canceled for the remainder of the year. The race meet wrapped up Oct. 7. Monmouth Park officials were not immediately available for comment