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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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A rainy day closes out the 2021 meet at Fort Erie Race Track
October 26, 2021
FORT ERIE, October 26 – The falling rain could not keep the fans away on closing day of the 2021 racing season at Fort Erie Race Track. However, for the safety of both horses and riders, the 39th and final day of the meet was cut short due to inclement weather. “Unfortunately, due to the…
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FRANK SALIVE RETIRES AS TRACK ANNOUNCER
October 26, 2021
FORT ERIE, Oct. 26 – Today, Frank Salive, Fort Erie’s track announcer is retiring from his commanding post in the announcer’s booth at the border oval. Salive has been the voice of horse racing for over three decades, calling races at several thoroughbred and harness tracks including…
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SPECTATORS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED TO ATTEND LIVE RACING AT FORT ERIE RACE TRACK
September 17, 2021
FORT ERIE, September 17, 2021- On September 22, the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium (FELRC) will require all spectators to be fully vaccinated to attend live or simulcast racing at Fort Erie Race Track. Provincial regulations outlined in the Reopening Ontario (A Flexible Response to COVID-19) Act,…
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Haddassah captures the second jewel of the OLG Canadian Triple Crown
September 15, 2021
FORT ERIE, September 14, 2021 – The fan-filled crowd cheered on Haddassah in the 86th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes. The son of Air Force Blue, trained by Kevin Attard and owned by Al and Bill Ulwelling was piloted to victory by journeyman Gary Boulanger. Consulting with conditioner Attard,…
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