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Fort Erie Race Track kicks off season with record numbers
June 01, 2022
Beautiful weather combined with a desire to get back to in person events made opening day at Fort Erie Race Track’s 125th anniversary season a record success. More than 5,000 people were in attendance for racing and the opening day concert with Jonesy. Over $1.65 million was wagered on the ten-race…
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One week until opening day
May 24, 2022
The 125th racing season is about to begin at Fort Erie Race Track, and fans will be in the stands to kick off the season. Opening day at the border oval is Tuesday, May 31 with the first race going off at 4:05 p.m.“We’re really looking forward to getting this season underway, and welcoming…
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New voice in the announcer booth at Fort Erie Race Track
April 14, 2022
When Fort Erie Race Track’s 125th racing season begins at the end of May, there will be a new voice ringing through the grandstands. Experienced horseperson, handicapper and TV personality Doug McPherson will be adding a new skill to his horse racing resume when he becomes the announcer at Fort…
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Backstretch opens in preparation for racing season at Fort Erie Race Track
April 12, 2022
With only seven weeks until opening day, the backstretch has opened and horses have started training for the 125th season of live racing at Fort Erie Race Track. The mood in the backstretch is very positive, with horsepeople happy to be back in Fort Erie and excited for the return of live thoroughbred…
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Date set for Prince of Wales Stakes
February 11, 2022
The date has been set for the 87th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Race Track. The top three-year-old Canadian thoroughbreds will be called to the post at the border oval on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 to compete for the second jewel in the Canadian Triple Crown. The race sits between…
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