If the age-old adage “A Picture Is Worth A Thousand Words” is accurate, then apprentice jockey Corrine Andros wrote 4,000 words into the Hastings Racecourse history book on a memorable Saturday afternoon in May. The charming 22-year-old from Vanderhoof, B.C. had her picture taken in the winner’s circle four times on May 17 in a…
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…
Great Canadian Gaming Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Darren MacDonald to the position of General Manager of Hastings Racecourse. MacDonald, 42, joined the Hastings team as Manager of Gaming Operations in 2007 and over the past four years has been extensively involved in the racing side of the business as Assistant General…
