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Catch the Luck, a Runaway Winner of the Puss N Boots
September 01, 2013
Catch the Luck under jockey Brad Wilson. Photo courtesy Michael Burns Photography In what has become a wonderful tradition at Fort Erie Race Track, a large crowd turned out to cheer on the winning connections of the Puss N Boots Cup. In 1961, a horse by that name was running on the Fort Erie turf course…
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Final Twilight Tuesday Produces Big Results
August 27, 2013
The final Twilight Tuesday took place at Fort Erie Race Track under grey skies but the hazy weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the substantial crowd who gathered for a great card of racing followed by a free concert by Horns from Hell. Three $30,000 Cup races were offered up for local horses,…
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Uncaptured Takes the Prince of Wales Stakes
July 30, 2013
Uncaptured took the lead in mid-stretch and never looked back to take the 78th edition of the Prince of Wales in front of a jam packed, loud and enthusiastic crowd at Fort Erie Race Track. It was the first win of 2013 for Canada’s reigning Horse of the Year, who was guided to the one-length victory…
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78th Running of the Prince of Wales Stakes
July 27, 2013
Retired jockey Sam McComb with the Prince of Wales field. Photo courtesy Michael Burns Photography The $500,000 guaranteed Second Jewel in Canada's Triple Crown is set to run on Tuesday, July 30. First race post time is 4:15 pm. Prince of Wales post time is 7:47 pm. To be broadcast live on HPItv in…
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Proud of My Roots Takes the Rainbow Connection Stakes
July 23, 2013
A field of 7 fillies and mares battled it out for a purse of $75,000 in the Rainbow Connection Stakes held over a firm turf course at Fort Erie Race Track. The 5 furlong sprint distance provided fans with a thrilling race from start to finish. Proud of My Roots, a 4 year old bay filly by Bold Executive…
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