Fort Erie Race Track is hosting live thoroughbred racing on Monday, August 25, 2025, with first post scheduled for 3:00 PM. The track features both dirt and turf racing surfaces, with races ranging from 5 furlongs to 8.5 furlongs in distance. The racing program includes claiming races, maiden races, and allowance conditions with purses ranging from $15,750 to $22,200.

Weather Forecast and Track Conditions

The weather forecast for Fort Erie on August 25, 2025, calls for sunny conditions with temperatures reaching a high of 27°C (81°F) and a low of 17°C (63°F). No precipitation is expected, which should result in fast track conditions for the dirt surface and firm conditions for the turf course.

Race-by-Race Analysis

Race 1 – Claiming ($15,750)

Key contenders include Scary Boo, who recently won a maiden race at Fort Erie by 3 lengths over 5 furlongs. Other runners in the field are Silent Passion, Faithful Gift, Bamboo’s Babe, and Porshas Run, though detailed recent form information is limited for comprehensive analysis.

Race 4 – Claiming ($22,200)

 Where Is Essa (2/1) – 3-for-10 lifetime sprinter exits a front-running allowance win here in July; tactical speed and inside draw make him the one to catch.

 Attestation (5/2) – lightly-raced 4-year-old ships in from Woodbine after a pair of sharp Tapeta sprints; bullet half-mile work on 18 Aug hints he will handle dirt.

 Rye’s My Guy (7/2) – consistent check-getter turns back from two-turn route efforts; prefers to stalk and could get first run if leaders tire.

 Heat Merchant (5/1) – veteran gelding claimed for $5k two starts ago and promptly won allowance on 29 Jul; vulnerable on the drop but barn is 28 percent first off the claim.

 Wet And Wild (8/1) – stretch-running mare makes first start since June; best figures fit but she needs a melted pace and may need the race.

 Nameofthegame (12/1) – speed horse stretches out slightly after fading late over 5 furlongs; looms pace factor but stamina is a question.

 Inflation Nation (20/1) – longshot has been overmatched in recent starts and would need major improvement to threaten.

Pace analysis

Nameofthegame and Where Is Essa appear quickest from the gate, with Heat Merchant close up. A contested first quarter in 22-and-change is likely. That should set things up for stalkers such as Attestation and Rye’s My Guy if early leaders hook up too soon. Wet And Wild is the deepest closer but may leave herself too much to do at this trip.

Key angles

 Where Is Essa is 2-for-3 at 6 furlongs locally and has recorded back-to-back 60-second five-furlong works.

 Attestation’s recent form has come on synthetic, yet his sire Malibu Moon throws 18 percent winners first time on dirt.

 Rye’s My Guy cuts back from routes to a sprint, a move that wins at a 24 percent clip for his trainer.

 Wet And Wild has posted 4 of her 5 wins when third start off a layoff or longer; this is only her second.

Suggested wagering approach

Win bet: Attestation if 5/2 or better.
Exacta: Attestation over Where Is Essa and Rye’s My Guy.
Trifecta: Where Is Essa / Attestation with Where Is Essa / Attestation / Rye’s My Guy with Heat Merchant and Wet And Wild.
Longshot to hit the board: Wet And Wild underneath in exotics if the pace collapses.

Top selections

1 Attestation
2 Where Is Essa
3 Rye’s My Guy
4 Heat Merchant

Race 5 – Maiden Special Weight 5 ½ furlongs – dirt

Blue’s Mommy – Debuting filly by Bodemeister shows three local gate works, the most recent a sharp 48 flat half-mile. Barn wins 14 percent with first-time starters.
Fromthewonderland – Added-blinkers gelding owns the field’s top last-out Beyer (42) when second in a similar spot; tactical speed and outside draw are positives.
Realloveislucky – On the shelf since a dull June debut; returns with steady works but figures must improve.
Miss Singh Angel – First-time starter by Silent Name (Jpn) displays a series of slow breezes; racing experience of others gives them the edge.
La Vida Bella – Took money on debut yet weakened late; cut-back from 6½ furlongs plus inside post could help her stay on better.
Summer Snow – Well-bred filly debuts for a 20-percent strike-rate trainer with juveniles; flashy 35-and-3 gate drill on 18 Aug stamps her as live.
Vindicated – Second start after chasing a hot pace and tiring; may show more with seasoning but must avoid pace duel.
Little Fire – Has displayed early foot but fades; equipment change to figure-eight bridle aims to help her finish.
Hiatus – Debuts without flashy works; best watched.

Pace picture

Little Fire, Vindicated, and Blue’s Mommy appear quickest early, ensuring an honest tempo through the opening quarter. Fromthewonderland sits in the first flight, with Summer Snow likely stalking three-wide. La Vida Bella saves ground just behind them, while closers such as Realloveislucky look to pick up pieces late.

Key angles

First-time starters from the Summer Snow barn win 20 percent and hit the board 58 percent in the last two seasons.
Fromthewonderland earned the only 40-plus Beyer in the group and now adds blinkers, a profitable move (18-percent strike) for his trainer.
Blue’s Mommy exits a pair of 12-second furlong works from the gate, indicating gate speed that often proves decisive in short Fort Erie sprints.
La Vida Bella shortens in distance after showing pace through 45-and-4 fractions last time; the cut-back angle produces a 24-percent win rate for this outfit.

Suggested wagers

Win bet: Summer Snow at 3/1 or higher.
Exacta box: Summer Snow and Fromthewonderland.
Trifecta key: Summer Snow over Fromthewonderland, Blue’s Mommy, and La Vida Bella.
Longshot inclusion: La Vida Bella to complete trifectas and superfectas if the inside bias holds.

Top selections

1 Summer Snow
2 Fromthewonderland
3 Blue’s Mommy
4 La Vida Bella

Race 6 – Allowance 6½ furlongs – dirt

Disgruntledpelican – Grey gelding has won two of last three in conditioned-claimer company and now meets tougher allowance foes; possesses tactical speed from the rail.
Town’s a Breeze – Consistent gelding exits a wire-to-wire victory at this level on 5 August; pace factor again and retains leading rider Juan Crawford.
Maiken the Viking – Twice beaten a length at today’s trip; versatile running style gives jockey options from gate 3.
Onejabtoomany – Colt stretches back out after sharp 5-furlong score; breeding suggests added ground is within scope, but he faces older rivals.
Super Noodle – Deep closer was compromised by slow fractions last time; extra half-furlong enhances his late kick.
Ruby Ridge – Kentucky ship-in shortens up after even effort at 8 furlongs; will need a career-best to threaten.
Singing Command – Steadily improving filly tackles males; light weight could help, yet class rise is significant.

Pace dynamics

Disgruntledpelican and Town’s a Breeze look quickest early, with Onejabtoomany likely pressing three-wide. An opening quarter near 22.3 should give stalkers Maiken the Viking and Ruby Ridge first run when the leaders tire. Super Noodle aims to unleash his stretch rally into what projects as an honest—though not suicidal—tempo.

Angles to note

Town’s a Breeze returns on 20-days rest, a pattern yielding four wins from the barn’s last nine starters.

Maiken the Viking shows back-to-back 60-second five-furlong workouts, signaling fitness.

Super Noodle owns the field’s top last-out Beyer (78) and benefits most if leaders duel.

Suggested wagers

Win bet: Super Noodle if 4/1 or higher.
Exacta key: Super Noodle over Town’s a Breeze and Maiken the Viking.
Trifecta: Town’s a Breeze / Maiken the Viking with Super Noodle with Disgruntledpelican and Ruby Ridge.

Top selections

1 Super Noodle
2 Town’s a Breeze
3 Maiken the Viking
4 Disgruntledpelican