Further to the Notice to the Industry issued December 20, 2011 regarding the conditional approval of the 2012 race dates for Fort Erie Race Track, and given that no applications were received to vary the 2012 schedule, the Director is providing Notice of the final decision regarding the 2012 live and simulcast Race Date Schedule for Fort Erie Race Track as follows:

Thoroughbred
Fort Erie 76 Signature Cards

Quarter Horse
Fort Erie 5 Signature Cards

The racetrack is approved to provide simulcast product at their racetrack and in their associated teletheatres 366 days in 2012. All designated Premier and Signature Cards are approved for outbound simulcast. A Signature Card designation for a race date requires the simulcast distribution of product. All race dates are approved for telephone account betting.

Jointly, both the Racetrack Operator and their respective horsepeople’s association will be held to account in servicing the customer under this approved schedule.

Please be advised that you or any other aggrieved party have the right to appeal the Director’s decision to the Commission pursuant to the Rules of Thoroughbred Racing.