Coltimus Prime Rules Prince of Wales
Coltimus Prime scored a commanding win in the Prince of Wales Stakes July 29 at Fort Erie, cruising wire to wire in the second leg in the Canadian Triple Crown.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28 | Prince of Wales S R | $500,000g | 3yo, | 9.5f | |
| July 28 | Rainbow Connection S R | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 5f T |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| August 25 | Bob Summers Memorial Cup R | $30,000g | 3&up, | 6.5f | |
| August 25 | Molson Cup R | $30,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T |
Ami's Holiday Leads Prince of Wales Lineup
Traffic trouble may have kept Ami's Holiday from victory in the Queen's Plate, and now the runner-up in the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown will take a try at the second leg, the July 29 Prince of Wales.
Fort Erie to Race in 2014, Horsemen Say
Fort Erie Race Track in Ontario, Canada, will offer a live meet this year, with details to be released at a later date.
Uncaptured Grabs Prince of Wales
Heavy favorite Uncaptured stormed to the front in the stretch and held off River Seven to win the Prince of Wales Stakes, the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, for John Oxley and Mark Casse.
Casse Quartet Looks Tough in Prince of Wales
Looking for consecutive wins in the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes, trainer Mark Casse will have four shots at the July 30 renewal at Fort Erie racetrack in Ontario, Canada.
Ontario Extends Horse Improvement Program
The Ontario government is extending its support of the Horse Improvement Program into 2015 with up to $30 million for the breeding industry in the province, it was announced June 15.
Woodbine Expects Similar Daily Purses in 2013
A two-year funding agreement reached with the government of Ontario will see Woodbine reduce Thoroughbred race dates by 14.7% in 2013 but will allow the track near Toronto to offer average daily purses comparable to 2012.
Filly Dixie Strike Nabs Prince of Wales
The filly Dixie Strike, closing from well out on the track, edged past Colleen's Sailor just past the furlong pole to capture the $493,153 Prince of Wales Stakes July 15 in what could be the race's final renewal at Fort Erie.
Irish Mission 5-2 Choice in Prince of Wales
Irish Mission, runner-up in the Queen's Plate last month, takes on males once more in the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes as the 5-2 morning line favorite at Fort Erie racetrack in Ontario July 15.
Woodbine Official Warns of Loss of Slots
An executive with Woodbine Entertainment Group has told local officials its Woodbine racetrack will not survive if slot machines are removed from the facility in March of next year.
Ohio Racing Needs 'Drastic Changes'
Two consultants will soon issue a report recommending ways for Ohio to improve live racing apart from the anticipated revenue from video lottery terminals.
Plenty to Like About Mike in Prince of Wales
Queen's Plate winner Big Red Mike will attempt to add the second jewel of Canada's Triple Crown to his record when he goes to post as the 6-5 favorite in the July 25 Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie Racetrack.
Deal Protects Fort Erie Meet for 2009
- By Tom LaMarra
- News
Fort Erie Race Track & Slots in Ontario, Canada, will offer live Thoroughbred racing this year, and the local horsemen's group is asking for support from owners and trainers.
Fort Erie Poised to Close in 2009
The owners of Fort Erie Race Track, which is the home of the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, have announced they will likely close the Ontario location by March 31, 2009.
No Catching Alezzandro in Prince of Wales Stakes
- By Jack Shinar
- News, Racing
Left alone on the lead, lightly raced Alezzandro got brave in the stretch run of Sunday's CAN$500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes under Todd Kabel and went gate to wire for a 1 3/4-length win at Fort Erie.
Niigon Tops Prince of Wales Field
A field of seven, including Queen's Plate champion Niigon, is set to compete Sunday afternoon in the Prince of Wales Stakes, second jewel of Canada's Triple Crown, at Fort Erie.
Fort Erie Offers 24 Stakes in 2004
Fort Erie Race Track today released the 2004 Stakes Calendar pending regulatory approval. The stakes calendar features 24 events, highlighted by the $500,000 Prince of Wales Stakes.
Fort Erie To Build New Main Track
Fort Erie in Ontario will construct a new one-mile main track at the conclusion of this year's live meet Sept. 6.
Unsafe Conditions Forces Fort Erie to Cancel
Unsafe track conditions forced the cancellation of the Tuesday racing program at Fort Erie Race Track.
One Step Closer to Slots at Hastings
The Vancouver city council has lifted its ban on slots, which means, if things progress as expected, Hastings Park racetrack could install as many as 900 slot machines by this time next year.
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