Fort Erie-based Ontario-bred gelding Summer Retreat outbroke and outran the speedy Quarter Horses in the 770-yard race.
Julie Mathes
Just as it was a year ago, the leading trainer, jockey and owner at Fort Erie are Julie Mathes, Christopher Husbands and Bruno Schickedanz.
News on some Canadian horsepeople and horses who have been busy in the south this winter, including impressive colt Gold Magic.
Hernandez got 43-to-1 shot Scat Shack up to win the first race and in race 2 steered 12-to-1 shot Tiz Susan Ann to an easy victory.
Canadian horsepeople and horses have been winning all over this winter as ship-in day to Woodbine looms in one month.
Mike DePaulo, Roger Attfield, Steve Chircop and Pat County, Jr. are already winners since moving some horses to the US for the winter.
The 125th racing season at Fort Erie Racetrack wrapped up October 24 with an increase in wagering despite weather woes.
Thoroughbred racing will begin on May 31 at Fort Erie and its season is highlighted by the $400,000 Prince of Wales Stakes.
The 39th and final day of the season came to an early end due to heavy rain, but spectators were welcomed back in 2021.
The opening day card for the 124th season of racing at the border oval will include The Sprint into Summer and the Summer Solstice Cup.
The border oval saw record wagering despite Covid restrictions - $40.2 million in 39 days and 15 days where more than $1 million was wagered.
