Fort Erie handle down 8 percent from record in 2023

The 40-day Fort Erie meet concluded Tuesday with wagering down from last year’s record handle, according to a press release from the Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium.

A total of $42.5 million was wagered, the second-highest handle in the track’s history, but down nearly 8 percent from the $46 million wagered last year. Offtrack betting dipped slightly, while ontrack wagering held steady at $1.93 million.

Opening day for the 2025 meet is scheduled for May 27, and the 128th season of racing at Fort Erie goes to Oct. 21. The highlight of the meet will be the 90th running of the Prince of Wales Stakes, the middle leg of the Canadian Triple Crown.

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