Frank Salive new race caller at Fort Erie

Former Woodbine Standardbred race caller Frank Salive is the new track announcer and television commentator at Fort Erie Racetrack, replacing Sugar Doyle, who was doing double duty last year at Western Fair and the Fort.

The Fort Erie Live Racing Consortium, which operates the track, also announced on Monday that Fort Erie native Antonietta Petrella is the new manager of marketing and media relations. She replaces Elissa Blowe, who has taken a job with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation.

Opening day for the 119th season of racing at Fort Erie is May 31, and the meet concludes Oct. 18.