Author Topic: Frasier Downs  (Read 3492 times)

0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic.

GOAT

  • Open / FFA
  • ****
  • Posts: 448
Frasier Downs
« on: October 23, 2024, 01:21:05 PM »
Has anyone been to Fraiser Downs in British Columbia?  If   so is it nice?

Grandstand Handicapper

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2523
  • Which wolf wins? The one you feed.
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2024, 02:21:41 PM »
Yes, I have. It's owned and operated by Great Canadian Entertainment. They are the largest gaming and entertainment company in Canada, with the largest portfolio of gaming, hospitality, etc., properties in Canada. They do it all, soup to nuts, LOL. Frasier Downs (Racetrack and Casino) is part of the Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey, BC. You should check out the rest of the fairgrounds. The track and the casino probably takes up about a third of the entire property. Some of the surrounding area(s), Surrey, that part of BC, are very beautiful.

The track itself----used to be Cloverdale Raceway----and in the mid-90's underwent a major renovation and re-branded/renamed Fraser Downs. It's a nice track. They do a very good job there. After the law changed, in the early 2000's they got slot machines. Many experts in the industry are certain that without this, harness racing would have died in British Columbia. It is not the "necessary evil" scenario you have at YR.

Bitter Truth

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2061
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2024, 03:28:31 PM »
Why? You feeling the need to pinch one off? ngc3

bello

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 4037
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2024, 03:39:47 PM »
Has anyone been to Fraiser Downs in British Columbia?  If   so is it nice?

If you are going to go for the track alone, don't bother. Unless you are a track collector, and it is on your list.

Improvements were made to the casino. Racing product, handle and apron are subpar

GOAT

  • Open / FFA
  • ****
  • Posts: 448
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2024, 04:31:02 PM »
I'm not traveling all the way to Vancouver as you say " just to pinch one off".

Bitter Truth

  • Elite
  • ******
  • Posts: 2061
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #5 on: October 23, 2024, 06:23:09 PM »
When you spoke of going to Nfld and Freehold + Balmoral to do it, distance didn't seem to be a factor.
Just sayin' ;D

GOAT

  • Open / FFA
  • ****
  • Posts: 448
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #6 on: October 23, 2024, 07:58:54 PM »
I never said I would pinch a loaf at Freehold.  And since I'm not too familiar with Standardbred racing in Canada I won't drop a load there.

Mazola

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 1202
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #7 on: October 23, 2024, 08:19:18 PM »
I raced at Fraser years ago. As far as Vancouver goes, its a beautiful city.
Right wing Christians are frauds

Kole Hanover

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 976
  • Need to have $ to enjoy this game!
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #8 on: October 23, 2024, 08:26:01 PM »

 Fraser Downs is in Surrey.BC

 Don't go around Surrey though, honestly - it's not worth it.

 I'd only go to the track in Surrey & nowhere else.

 The runners @ Hastings (actually in Vancouver, right off Hastings St) is a fun little spot. Mario Gutierrez started out there when he came from Mexico
You should have stayed in school & got a job.

Mazola

  • Stakes Horse
  • *****
  • Posts: 1202
Re: Frasier Downs
« Reply #9 on: October 23, 2024, 08:56:01 PM »
Fraser Downs is in Surrey.BC

 Don't go around Surrey though, honestly - it's not worth it.

 I'd only go to the track in Surrey & nowhere else.

 The runners @ Hastings (actually in Vancouver, right off Hastings St) is a fun little spot. Mario Gutierrez started out there when he came from Mexico

Surrey is ok and so is White Rock, New West and Burnaby all part of the greater Vancouver Area. If you go into the city Hastings Park is good but don't go to far on foot on East Hastings unless you are looking for trouble. Good peeler joints in Vancouver like No 5 Orange. Stanley Park area is also very nice. Kitsilano area is cool to hang out.
If you go out there to have fun and enjoy a beautiful city, you can't lose.
Right wing Christians are frauds

 

shout out

Refresh History
  • Sound off !
  • dougie: I know very little about him. But since I admire his goals, I admire the man. There'a alot of hate out there. But it's the horses that all should focus on. My friend Trigger tells me i'm naive about things. I am not. But I do believe that what he does overrides the petty nasty personal attacks we see so frequently.
    April 25, 2026, 11:12:32 PM
  • Kirby's Ace: Revenge that's all
    April 25, 2026, 11:07:42 PM
  • Kirby's Ace: Most people on here dont hate the messenger they just hate the hypocrite. We're was him and his messages when he was in the business. Why start after getting booted
    April 25, 2026, 11:07:25 PM
  • dougie: I'm glad. Some folks on here hate the messenger so they hate the message too! Mike P. has never insulted me in any way. I see a lot I=of support from many "non horse people" on his page.
    April 25, 2026, 11:02:19 PM
  • Kirby's Ace: Never said a bad word about what he's trying to do.
    April 25, 2026, 11:00:25 PM
  • Kirby's Ace: Good for you. Me too.
    April 25, 2026, 10:58:59 PM
  • dougie: I happen to support Mikes effort to help these abused horses.
    April 25, 2026, 10:55:48 PM
  • Kirby's Ace: So saying I can't wait for your reply now turns into I think its ok for people to abuse animals? Deflect much?
    April 25, 2026, 10:36:03 PM
SimplePortal 2.3.7 © 2008-2026, SimplePortal