4 p.m. Start Times on PNE ‘Dark Mondays’ Aug. 18 & 25 Vancouver, B.C. (Aug. 13/14) – It is that time of year when thoroughbred racing fans are asked to exercise patience as scheduling changes take place at Hastings Racecourse during the annual Fair at the PNE. There will not be any weekend live racing…
DetailsVancouver, B.C. (August 4/14) – A Hollywood script writer could not have written a more tantalizing chapter in the life and times of Wilo Kat, Monday’s come-from-behind winner of the $75,000 Redekop BC Cup Classic at Hastings Racecourse. A year ago Wilo Kat ran a disappointing and devastating third as the heavy favourite in the…
DetailsVancouver, B.C. (July 29, 2014) – Ralph Bower spent 40 years of his professional life with the Vancouver Sun keenly watching the world pass by through the lens of a camera. During his illustrious career he won several national newspaper awards, many of which zoomed in on his passion for horse racing. Ralph’s nickname is…
DetailsWIENER DOG RACES JULY 12-13 AT HASTINGS A DEFINITE SIGN THAT ‘PUPPY LOVE’ LIVES July 10 2014 – For a sixth consecutive year, track announcer Dan Jukich will launch the annual Wiener Dog Races at Hastings Racecourse this weekend with the words: “Owners: Start your wieners!” What began six years ago as a plea for…
Details3rd Win of the Day Came in the Feature on Golden Triumph Vancouver, B.C. (June 22/14) Owners Swift Thoroughbreds and trainer Dino Condilenios had two strong candidates entered in Sunday’s $35,000 optional claiming race for 3-year-olds & up, leaving veteran jockey Frank Fuentes with his choice of mounts. Fuentes opted for Golden Triumph instead of two-time…
DetailsVancouver, B.C. (June 8/14) – Leading rider Richard Hamel solidified his hold on first place in the Hastings Racecourse jockey standings with a pair of weekend stakes victories for trainer Craig MacPherson. Hamel rode Miss Derek to an impressive 5 ½-length win in Sunday’s $50,000 Vancouver Sun Handicap on the heels of guiding Koffee Grinder…
DetailsPopular Mascots Part of Sunday’s Live Racing Card Can Hasty Horse repeat as defending champion? Will Chef Wasabi return to his winning form of previous back-to-back victories? Has Jack the Giant changed his rambunctious attitude? These and many more questions will be answered at Hastings Racecourse with the running of the 6th annual Mascot Derby…
DetailsTrainer Troy Taylor Also Wins Co-Feature Strawberry Morn The home-town racing hero returned to his roots at Hastings Racecourse Monday afternoon and didn’t disappoint his army of admirers. The entire east end of Vancouver no doubt heard the bellowing cheers for jockey Mario Gutierrez aboard Taylors Deal as he turned on the jets to win…
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