Familiar faces are in the mix, seeking back-to-back Prince of Wales wins in the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, Sept. 10.
Fort Erie Race Track
Wagering hits $1.9 million at the border oval even though rainy weather cuts the race card short by one; Vives off to flying start.
Trainers are excited to be back on the track in Fort Erie, which opens with a nine-race card and is a family reunion for many.
Trainers and jockeys hit the dirt at the border oval to prepare for the May 28 season opener of the track's 127th season.
Justin Stein rides back-to-back winners of this event as Fort Erie sets wagering records, topping $3.48 million for the Tuesday card.
The special Father's Day card at Fort Erie Race Track featured a sneaky dog, fast horses, large crowds and massive wagering numbers.
Total wagering was up 6 per cent over opening day 2022, with One More Ring taking the Spring into Summer Cup.
Opening Day on May 23 will feature a free concert, food trucks and Thoroughbreds hitting the track for the first race at 4:30.
The FELRC has filed a grievance with the Canadian Trade Commission over racing dates and restricted movement of horses.
More than 113 horses shipped into the backstretch over the long weekend, with more coming into the border oval daily.
The $400,000 stakes will feature Canada’s best three-year-olds running 1 mile and 3/16 on Fort Erie’s dirt track.
Erratique and jockey Helen Vanek were first across the finish line in the 1st for Colebrook Farms to kick off a spectacular day of racing.
Opening day highlights include the Summer Solstice and Sprint into Summer Cup, anniversary t-shirt giveaways and a free concert.
Handicapper Doug McPherson is taking over the announcing gig from Frank Salive, who retired after six years at the border oval.
This marks the third year in a row where the event will be held in September instead of the traditional July date.
