The famous old Canadian track about an hour and a half from here is set to close after its 115th season is finished up later this year.
http://www.drf.com/news/fort-erie-cl...ently-end-year
Several Hall of Fame horses have run at Fort Erie over the years. Northern Dancer won his career debut there under bug rider Ron Turcotte.
Here was the result chart for the 1st race ever run at FE -- June 16th 1897
Here is the result chart from the 4th race that day ...
Note that the winning horse carried only 85lbs !!! That's a light jockey!