The Fort Erie Race

Caitlinhergrtness becomes the 39th filly to win the King's Plate

For the second time in three years, a filly trained by Kevin Attard and ridden by Rafael Hernandez has claimed victory in the King’s Plate. This marks the fifth time in the ...

The Fort Erie Race Track season begins on May 28

Trainers are looking forward to returning to the track in Fort Erie, where there will be nine races and many family reunions. Horse racing returns to Fort Erie on May 28, ...

John “Red” Pollard, the jockey of Seabiscuit

John "Red" Pollard's life is a story of grit, resilience, and an unlikely partnership with one of the most beloved racehorses, Seabiscuit. Rising from humble beginnings and ...

12 November 2024

Fort Erie Racetrack’s History

Fort Erie Race Track, located in Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada, has been a key part of the region’s racing history since it first opened its doors on June 16, 1897. Often referred ...

08 October 2024

The Queen of Fort Erie

Francine Villeneuve, the only child of Ron and Eleanor (née Broderick) Villeneuve, grew up on a farm surrounded by horses in Winchester Springs, Ontario. She attended North ...