Fort Erie Race Track sees $1.32M in wagering on Father’s Day
June 20, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The Fort Erie Race Track has come out of the gate with a successful season so far.
This includes a massive crowd and a significant boost in betting on Father’s Day on Sunday.
A capacity crowd of 10,000 attendees came out to the Fort Erie Race Track on Father’s Day. Credit: Jack Sutherland | Fort Erie RadioThere was a capacity crowd of 10,000 people with wagering adding up to $1.32 million, which is up 14.6 per cent compared to Father’s Day last year, track spokesperson James Culic told Fort Erie Radio.
On the track, ICON Racing Stables had a huge three-win day, including the Longrun Thoroughbred Retirement stakes race where trainer Tony Adamo took Garofoli to the winner’s circle with jockey Juan Crawford.
As well, Amanda Vandermeersch rode Trevess to win the Longrun Thoroughbred After Care stakes race for trainer John Simms and owner Deborah Fletcher.
Father’s Day wagering added up to $1.32 million on Sunday. Credit: Jack Sutherland | Fort Erie RadioThe next big events at the race track are the free concert by The Tragically Trip on June 30 leading into Canada Day Racing on July 1.
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Kris Dubé
Kris is a veteran journalist who has worked in Niagara for close to 20 years. He is also a lifelong resident of Fort Erie, a place he plans to call home and raise his family for many more years.
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