Photo Essay: Prince of Wales Festivities (Part 2)

This post is Part Two of a photo essay reviewing Sunday's Prince of Wales card at beautiful Fort Erie Racetrack.

Please click on the following link to read Part One of this review featuring photos of all the combatants in the Prince of Wales Stakes: Photo Essay: Photo Finish Decides Thrilling Prince of Wales Stakes

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The under card of the Prince of Wales featured two fast-paced five furlong turf sprints for Canadian-breds. Namely, the Ernie Samuel Memorial Stakes for F&M 3YO and upward; and the Daryl Wells Sr. Memorial Stakes for 3YO and upward.

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First up is the Ernie Samuel Memorial Stakes!

Dancing Allstar looks the part - photo taken especially for Val of FilliesFirst and Foolish Pleasure



Roderick Dacosta, aboard Hereisthering, sneaks a peak at Steve Bahen and Dashingalltheway. Alackofspaceperhaps?


Klissura is a gorgeous six year-old racing for Knob Hill Stable


Eight Thumbs up for the winner - Bent Attorney


A heavily-guarded Stewart Elliott weighs in


Bent Attorney pokes a little fun at the picture takers


The elegant, eloquent Elissa Blowe interviewed all the winners


The track was packed with fans who enjoyed a little food, music and sun by the paddock


Mmmmmmm.....BBQ


Ernie? Is that you? No - it wasn't. But this band rocked the paddock all the same.


Fans of Barbaro might enjoy the artwork of Leisa Temple


Racing photography super couple, Cindy Pierson-Dulay and Terence Dulay, captured on candid camera. Two of the nicest people you will meet at the track. Check out their work!


Daniel David deserves more kudos. David is a genius at rating a horse and one of the best at getting out of the gate. The wiley vet steers Spread The News here.


Fort Erie's leading rider, Rui Pimentel, leads Canadian Music to the track


Corey Fraser parades Santino's Honour in front of the grandstand


Later, Gallant would make his way down the rail on Fort Erie's long stretch run


Plenty of silverware on hand for the winners


Drunken Love wins the Daryl Wells Sr Stakes with an exciting late run on the rail


We stand on guard for thee - Mounties pose with Drunken Love


Gerry Olguin won three races on the day and is a high-percentage play when at The Fort


Despite Olguin's hat trick, the day belonged to Corey Fraser who won the Prince of Wales with Gallant in an exciting photo finish


All the king's horses and all the king's men had no idea who won the Prince of Wales


Thank you to Fort Erie Racetrack for a brilliant day of racing. Many happy returns!