DREAM WEEKEND FOR HASTINGS LEADING TRAINER WITH BACK-TO-BACK STAKES WINS SUNDAY August 20, 2013 Runner-Up Finish Saturday at Canadian Derby Kicks Things Off Vancouver, B.C. (August 18, 2013) – Craig MacPherson had been too busy on the weekend to even think about the Leading Trainer standings at Hastings Racecourse. But once he takes the time,…
FAMILY FUN ASSURED AT HASTINGS RACECOURSE FOR 5th ANNUAL MASCOT DERBY SUNDAY, JULY 28 July 26, 2013 Vancouver Canadians’ Chef Wasabi Ready to Defend Title Vancouver, B.C. (July 26/13) – Each time the Vancouver Canadians play a home game at Nat Bailey Stadium their three fun-loving, sushi-inspired mascots treat fans to a race around the…
Hall Of Fame Trainer Troy Taylor Makes It a New Westminster Hat-Trick July 14, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. (July 14/13) – For a third consecutive year trainer Troy Taylor was in the winner’s circle celebrating a victory in the $50,000 New Westminster stakes at Hastings Racecourse Sunday afternoon. Heavily-favoured Deviance answered the call of leading rider…
HERBIE D PLAYS ‘CATCH ME IF YOU CAN’ – IN WINNING $50,000 JOHN LONGDEN 6000 – Evelyn’s Dancer Captures $50,000 Strawberry Morn May 22, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. (May 20/13) – Herbie D owner and breeder George Robbins refers to his 2012 champion sprinter as “just a little horse out of Cobble Hill”. After winning the…
2013 Canadian Thoroughbred Season Begins With Opening Weekend at Hastings Racecourse April 15, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. (April 15/13) – Veteran jockeys Richard Hamel and Aaron Gryder captivated the attention of racing fans on opening weekend at Hastings Racecourse, the first track in Canada to launch its 2013 thoroughbred season. Hamel, a two-time BC Derby winner…
2013 Stakes Schedule at Hastings Offers $2.5 Million in Purses March 4, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. (March 6/13) – Raj Mutti, Regional General Manager, BC Racing, announced today a 40-race stakes schedule at Hastings Racecourse in 2013 highlighted by the 68th running of the Grade 3 $150,000 BC Derby on Sunday, September 8. “We’ve spread out…
New Director of Racing to be Appointed at Hastings Racecourse March 4, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. (March 4/13) – Raj Mutti, Regional General Manager, BC Racing, regretfully announced the departure of Paul Ryneveld, Director of Racing at Hastings Racecourse effective March 15, 2013. Mutti acknowledged that Ryneveld made significant positive contributions not only to the racing…
Groups Invited to Raise Funds on Designated Race Days March 1, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. (March 1, 2013) — The results are in and 15 non-profit organizations in Hastings-Sunrise and across Vancouver have been selected to participate in the 2013 Community Days at Hastings Racecourse this summer. As part of a unique Community Benefits Program, each…