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. (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: …
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: 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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