Red Shores releases 2024 Results and 2025 Plans

Charlottetown, PE – Red Shores generated the second highest wagering in the tracks’ history during this year’s meet from May 2024 to January 25, 2025.  The total all-sources wagering for the season was $8.94 million.  There was one fewer race program and 41 fewer races than 2023.

Total wagering for Old Home Week in Charlottetown was $1.42 million on par with 2023, and the Atlantic Lottery Gold Cup & Saucer again hosted a capacity crowd.

The Governor’s Plate event in Summerside set a wagering record of $180k, up 13.24% from last year’s previous record. This is now the 3^rd wagering record on the event in as many years.

“Continued reinvestment and promotion in our racing industry is a priority,” said David MacKenzie, General Manager of Red Shores. “We are focused on providing the best guest experience, attracting new customers, and adding new events to Red Shores. We look forward to continuing to work with the horse people and Industry association in 2025.

Updates for the new season include the extension of 4 p.m. Saturday post times in July and August , Atlantic Breeders Crown on Thanksgiving weekend and the introduction of new fall race dates. Red Shores will also unveil new promotions for on-track and off-track customers including celebrating the 20th anniversary at Red Shores Charlottetown.

Key Dates:

• Governor’s Plate Program – Saturday, July 19 at 4 p.m. (ADT)
• Gold Cup & Saucer Program – Saturday, August 16 at 6 p.m. (ADT)
• Gold Cup & Saucer Trials – Super card event on Saturday, August 9 at 4 p.m. (ADT)
• Opening Day at Red Shores Charlottetown Driving Park – Saturday, May 3 at 6 p.m. (ADT)
• Opening Day at Red Shores Summerside – Monday May 19 at 1 p.m. (ADT)

For more details, visit Redshores.ca/racing.

by Lee Drake, for Red Shores