April 24 , 2010
Fort Erie Notes

FORT ERIE, April 24...

Live Racing;

Thoroughbred racing returns on Saturday, May 1. Opening weekend will feature live racing on Saturday and Sunday. Beginning Sunday, May 9 Fort Erie will open for live racing every Sunday, Monday and Tuesday through to closing day which is Tuesday, October 26.

Post time each day is 1:30pm.

Opening Day:

$1 food specials will be offered opening day. The specials include Haagen Daz Ice Cream Bars, Cotton Candy, Carmel Corn and Popcorn. $1 specials will be served from 1pm. to 3pm.

Live Racing programs will be $2 and there will be live music throughout the afternoon featuring “The Legends Show” on the Paddock Stage.

Saturday is Derby Day, watch and wager on The Kentucky Derby at the Fort.

U.S. Wagering is back:

Beginning Saturday, May 1, racing fans attending the track will again be able to wager in both Canadian and U.S. funds. Wagering in U.S. funds will only be available on-track. Wagering at our OTB sites will be in Canadian funds only.

Simlulcast Wagering:

Wednesday, April 28 marks the return of the summer simulcast schedule. Fort Erie will open for simulcast wagering ever Monday and Tuesday, afternoons only, Wednesday through Sunday, afternoon and evenings.

Longshot OTB’s will continue to operate seven days a week, afternoons and evenings.

Family Days:

June 20, July 4, July 18 and August 2. Check promotions calendar for details.

Prince of Wales Day:

The $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, second jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown, will be run on Sunday, July 25.

Daryl Wells
Media and Communications
1-800-295-3770 ext. 3204
e-mail: dwells@forterieracetrack.ca