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We're nearly ready to kick off another two days of live thoroughbred action at the Fort, and our expert capper, Ashley Mailloux , has her picks and tip sheet ready to go for all the keen bettors our there, Check out it, and we'll see you Monday and Tuesday. 📝 forterieracing.com/tip-sheet

👑🟣 Prince of Wales Stakes Update 🟣👑 Enhancements to various breeder incentives and bonuses for Ontario horses will boost purse levels at Fort Erie Race Track for its signature event, the Prince of Wales Stakes card, by $200,000 this season. As part of the recently announced $35 million investment from the Ontario government, $5 million is being directed into Ontario Racing’s Thoroughbred Improvement Program. With a newly included $100,000 Ontario Bred bonus, the 2026 Prince of Wales Stakes purse will increase to $500,000 while the two Ontario Sired Heritage Series races that day – the Rondeau Bay Stakes and Lake Erie Stakes – will both increase to $150,000 each. Combined with the remaining four stakes that day – the Molson Cup, the Puss N Boots Cup, the Richard Grubb Cup and the Cinquemie Essai Cup – the total prize money for the Prince of Wales card will reach a new high of nearly $1 million. The Prince of Wales Stakes is the second jewel of the Canadian Triple Crown, and is contested at Fort Erie Race Track following the King’s Plate at Woodbine. The 91st Prince of Wales Stakes will hit the historic border oval on Labour Day, Monday, September 7.

Wanna check out all the action from the 7th annual Wiener Dog Races at Fort Erie Race Track? The full replay of all the races is available now: youtu.be/lummEc_mFsE

Thank you to everyone who made our 7th annual Wiener Dog Races such a success; from our amazing dog day volunteers to our incredible staff, the sponsors (Pet Food Outlet and Dave the Dog Man) of course, and all the dog owners for helping us entertain thousands of families; thank you, thank you, thank you.

Just a friendly reminder there is no live racing Monday or Tuesday this week, but we'll be back for more exciting thoroughbred action on Monday, July 20 for the first of our two cards next week. https://t.co/KXKRcxWLJA

RT Doug McPherson: Fast and Firm for 8 races Fort Erie Race Track for our special Weiner Dog day card! No scratches on the card, JH5 c/o is $6,094…

RT Doug McPherson: Fast and Firm for 8 races Fort Erie Race Track for our special Weiner Dog day card! No scratches on the card, JH5 c/o is $6,094…

Ashley's picks are in for our 8-race card on Sunday. Grab the tip sheet, run the numbers, and we'll see you tomorrow at 12:15pm for the first call to post. forterieracing.com/tip-sheet https://t.co/d3pPo30YIF

Our field of furry friends is set for the 7th annual Wiener Dog Races at Fort Erie Race Track. 🏇 starts at 12:15 pm 🐶 hit the track around 3:30 pm We've also got a farmer's market, food trucks, and tons of fun for the whole family. Free Admission. Free Parking. See you Sunday. https://t.co/q1jKqtKtWm

🚨 RACING UPDATE 🚨 With additional investment from the Ontario government secured, Fort Erie Race Track has immediately implemented a purse increase to all races for the remainder of the 2026 season. In June, a new funding agreement brought a $35 million annual investment into Ontario’s horse racing industry, of which $10 million has been allocated to thoroughbred horse racing participants, including breeders and trainers. Fort Erie Race Track is one of only two thoroughbred tracks in the province. The additional funding will allow Fort Erie to increase purses by 15 per cent, bringing an average race card up from about $127,000 to more than $146,000. For additional information regarding the funding, visit Ontario Racing’s website at: ontarioracing.com/news-and-resul…