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Lawsuit Filed to Prevent Closure of Rat-Infested Racetrack on Cloverdale Fairgrounds in Surrey

Harness Racing B.C. Filed a lawsuit in May 2025 against Great Canadian Entertainment to stop a planned 60 to 90-day closure at Fraser Downs in Surrey.
The lawsuit follows GCE's notice on March 13 about closing six barns to address a rat infestation that began about five years ago.
HRBC warns that the proposed closure would disrupt preparation activities for the upcoming fall racing period, resulting in lost income for 75 to 100 workers and affecting 218 members.
HRBC president Kelly MacMillan said they offered a joint solution with GCE to minimize disruption and continue operations but faced refusal, calling it a "callous disregard."
The legal dispute remains pending before the B.C. Supreme Court with implications for the future of harness racing at the racetrack since 1976.

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