It starts right here: opening day of the 2018 thoroughbred racing season with the expectations of horsemen at Hastings being at widespread high levels. Last year we were all witness to some exceptional performances highlighted by the unbeaten season of Daz Lin Dawn, the sensational three-year-old filly that won seven consecutive stake races and named…
DetailsBy Greg Douglas – Dr. Sport SCENE & HEARD: There will be a slight delay in Richard Hamel’s quest for an unprecedented fourth consecutive Leading Jockey title this year. A lot has happened during the off-season to the most successful rider on the grounds but not to the extent it has dampened his spirit.…
DetailsVancouver, B.C. (January 16/18) – The 2018 stakes schedule at Hastings Racecourse will offer $2.175 million in purse money with some exciting new features over 36 stakes races that begin with the $50,000 Swift Thoroughbreds Inaugural and $50,000 Brighouse Belles on Sunday, April 22. “I am very pleased with the way our industry groups came together to finalize…
DetailsVancouver, B.C. (Dec. 3/17) – Not surprisingly, the sensational three-year-old filly Daz Lin Dawn stole the show at the 2017 B.C. Thoroughbred Awards Dinner in much the same manner she dominated the racing scene at Hastings Racecourse this past summer. Winner of seven consecutive stake races in 2017, Daz Lin Dawn swept four major awards: …
DetailsHASTINGS RACECOURSE ANNOUNCES 52-DAY LIVE RACING DATES FOR 2018 Vancouver, B.C. (Nov. 27/17) – Live thoroughbred racing in 2018 will begin with opening day on Saturday, April 21 and continue through Sunday, October 14 it was announced by Darren MacDonald, General Manager, Hastings Racecourse & Director, BC Racing. “The 2018 season will encompass 52…
DetailsWith the curtain closing on our 2017 thoroughbred racing schedule this afternoon, I’d like to share what I consider my five favourite memories from this past season. 1) Daz Lin Dawn – The word ‘sensational’ immediately springs to mind when you consider this three-year-old filly was purchased at the 2015 CTHS Yearling & Mixed…
DetailsBy Greg Douglas – Dr. Sport SCENE & HEARD: Cancer survivor Casey Wright has met countless celebrities in his young life but none has literally swept him off his feet as veteran jockey Richard Hamel did last Saturday afternoon at Hastings Racecourse. Having been introduced in the private jockeys dressing quarters by former rider…
DetailsBy Greg Douglas – Dr. Sport SCENE & HEARD: Hastings Racecourse is proud to be a long-time corporate partner of the Vancouver Canadians, winners of their fourth Northwest League Baseball Championship this year. And with the 2017 World Series about to begin in 10 days, it seemed an appropriate time to acknowledge three members…
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