FRANK FUENTES WINS BOTH ENDS OF CTHS STAKES DOUBLEHEADER October 1, 2013 Vancouver, B.C. (September 29/13) – Veteran jockey Frank Fuentes showed he still has a flare for the dramatic by winning both CTHS Sales stakes races in photo finishes over a sloppy track Sunday afternoon at Hastings Racecourse. The first came in the $50,000…
LEADING JOCKEY STANDINGS AT HASTINGS PROVIDE ADDED SEASON-ENDING SUSPENSE September 27, 2013 Remaining Stakes Races Could Be the Deciding Factor Vancouver, B.C. (September 27, 2013) – With just seven live racing days left on the 2013 Hastings Racecourse calendar, Amadeo Perez has a good chance to capture the leading rider honours for a second straight…
HASTINGS DERBY DAY WINNERS September 10, 2013 The biggest and richest day of the year was a day of dreams at Hastings Racecourse Sunday. From wealthy owner Peter Redekop to the struggling stable of trainer Brian (Spud) O’Connell, there were unforgettable thrills in the making before 10,000-plus fascinator and fedora-clad thoroughbred fans on BC Derby…
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…