Record Year for Wagering at Fort Erie Race Track

Thursday, 15 October 2020 06:35

By Marcie Culbert

It certainly was a memorable season for the Fort Erie Race Track.

The track was closed to fans due to the pandemic but it was still a record year for wagering with $40.2-million wagered over 39 race days.

This was up significantly from the previous season, which brought in $29.9-million over 40 race days.

The race track was also able to make it through its 123rd season without a single case of COVID.

It has applied for a 40-day season for next year, which would begin June 1st and end on October 19th.

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