MPP Wayne Gates says the Fort Erie Racetrack is getting "bullied" by the Woodbine Racetrack
Niagara Falls MPP Wayne Gates is once again asking the province to stand up for the Fort Erie Racetrack.
He says the track faces serious challenges from the Woodbine Racetrack.
In March, the Fort Erie Racing Consortium filed a complaint with the Canadian Trade Commission over horse shipping issues with Woodbine.
Gates says Woodbine has enacted a strict policy that restricts the movement of horses between the two tracks.
"Woodbine has enforced a strict horse stabling policy and routinely running ‘B’ level races as an ‘A’ level track at the expense of the Fort Erie Racetrack. Woodbine refuses to work proactively with Fort Erie in scheduling the Prince of Wales Stakes which would allow both Triple Crown races to be highlighted and well attended in the province."
He claims this could cause problems, especially as Fort Erie schedules the Prince of Wales Stakes.
Woodbine has denied the allegations.
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