Craig MacPherson ended a six-year reign by Troy Taylor as leading trainer at Hastings Racecourse in 2013 and would like nothing better than to begin his own series of championship seasons. “You put a plan in place and hope everything works out,” MacPherson says. “A trainer is only as good as his team working with…
Without a doubt one of the most popular jockeys ever to ride at Hastings Racecourse – Mario Gutierrez – returns from southern California for the Victoria Day Monday races at Hastings. His mentor Glen Todd has Mario on four mounts for Troy Taylor, including Taylors Deal in the $50,000 John Longden 6000 and Castinette Dancer…
Another athletic super star will be on the premises at Hastings Racecourse Monday when Burnaby-born Ryan Nugent-Hopkins sends first-time starter Zenya to the post in the 4th race for maiden fillies and mares 3-years-old & up. Ridden by Keishan Balgobin for trainer Barb Heads, Zenya was purchased by the Edmonton Oilers first overall draft pick…
With seven mounts Saturday and seven more Sunday, Amadeo Perez is off to a hectic start this season at Hastings Racecourse. Heading into the weekend, Perez is leading the jockey standings with six wins, two seconds and six third-place finishes after 23 starts. One of those victories was of the upset variety in the $50,000…
With the intention of ensuring quality race cards, Hastings Racecourse general manager Darren MacDonald announced today the re-scheduling of the Sunday, May 18 card to Wednesday, July 23. “We will strive to have strong nine-race cards on Saturday, May 17 and the Victoria Holiday Day Monday on May 19,” MacDonald said. “Tentatively, we’re looking at…
The 100-Day Trainer Challenge is a showcase of Off-the-track Thoroughbreds as they prepare for their life after racing. The process follows their journey through 100-days, showcasing these horses’ athleticism and intelligence as a sport and riding horse. Our goal is to find permanent homes for these beautiful animals. Info: Category: Racing – Owner Contest…
Back-to-back stakes victories in the early going of the 2014 Hastings Racecourse season left owner Peter Redekop in a jovial mood Saturday. “I think I could get quite comfortable here,” Redekop smiled amid the celebration with trainer Anita Bolton following a comfortable victory by Aspen Getaway in the $50,000 Jim Coleman Province. Redekop was also…
The 140th running of the Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs will be viewed live on the new gigantic television screen located on the infield at Hastings Racecourse Saturday afternoon. “The historic Run for the Roses will be part of our seven-race program,” said Stuart Slagle, Racing Secretary at Hastings. “Combined with two $50,000 stakes races…