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129 Years Strong: Fort Erie Race Track opens May 31
March 18, 2026
The 129th season of racing returns to Fort Erie Race Track this summer, with thoroughbred action running from May 31 through October 20.With expanded Sunday racing alongside a full slate of special events – including a food truck festival, free concerts, and a family-friendly Canada Day celebration…
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Seven horses vying for the 90th Prince of Wales Stakes
September 04, 2025
The field is set, the oddsmakers have set the morning line, and post positions have been drawn for the 90th Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Race Track on Sept. 9.Prolific trainer Kevin Attard has entered Mansetti into the race in a bid to keep the horse’s run at the OLG Canadian Triple Crown…
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One eyed wonder horse steals Puss N Boots Cup in Fort Erie
September 03, 2024
“He wasn’t supposed to win,” said Gary Chudobiak, in disbelief after his horse, Society Joe, upset a field of nine to win the 2024 Puss N Boots Cup on Labour Day at Fort Erie Race Track. At 40-1 odds, nobody thought Society Joe had a chance at the $30,000 stakes race, least of all,…
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Trainers excited to be back at the track for Opening Day
May 24, 2024
By Hayley Morrison When horse racing returns to Fort Erie on May 28, it will be as much a family reunion as it will be the season opener for the historic border oval. Just ask horse trainer, Kevin Buttigieg, who can’t think of a better place to call home. “It’s the only…
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Hunt for the Triple Crown continues at Prince of Wales Stakes
September 06, 2023
By Hayley Morrison Paramount Prince secured this year’s King’s Plate, the first jewel in the OLG Canadian Triple Crown (CTC) series, and by all vantage points, is the one to beat in next week’s Prince of Wales Stakes. But is there a potential upset in the making? As we get closer to…
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