Vancouver, B.C. (May 22/17) – In the country music industry it’s called “star power” and Monday it worked like a charm at both Hastings Racecourse and Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. A special guest in the winner’s circle moments after Daz Lin Dawn captured the $50,000 Ross McLeod stakes at Hastings was celebrated Vancouver country…
DetailsCharities to Benefit From Father’s Day Event By Greg Douglas – Dr. Sport SCENE & HEARD: The late Pat Quinn once described defenceman Jyrki Lumme as a “cornerstone” of the Vancouver Canucks’ run to the 1994 Stanley Cup Final against the New York Rangers. Lumme had posted a career-high 55 points during the…
DetailsBy Greg Douglas – Dr. Sport SCENE & HEARD: This ‘lady in red’ is literally everywhere on race days at Hastings. Wearing a crimson blouse that identifies her as an official Group Sales representative, Janis Phillips is spreading goodwill throughout Silks Restaurant one minute, escorting guests to visit Dan Jukich in his broadcast booth…
DetailsDAPPER DINO SCORES A SUNDAY HAT-TRICK INCLUDING THIRD STRAIGHT GEORGE ROYAL WIN Vancouver, B.C. (May 14/17) – Trainer Dino Condilenios was dressed to the nines on Mother’s Day in a dark blue suit and crisp blue-on-white button-down shirt. After winning three races Sunday at Hastings Racecourse including the $50,000 George Royal with Modern for a…
DetailsGREG TRACY A HAPPY CAMPER WITH HASTINGS INCENTIVE PROGRAM By Greg Douglas – Dr. Sport SCENE & HEARD: It’s early into the season at Hastings Racecourse but already trainer Greg Tracy has made a positive impact among his peers. You might say it started on opening day April 23 when Tracy…
DetailsA LONG TRIP HOME FROM KENTUCKY BUT NO COMPLAINTS FROM DAVE FORSTER By Greg Douglas – Dr. Sport SCENE & HEARD: We should all be so lucky as Hall of Fame trainer Dave Forster. Just imagine, if you can, approaching your 81st birthday living life to the fullest surrounded by a loving family…
DetailsMARIO SAYS HE’S ‘MENTALLY READY’ FOR TODAY’S KENTUCKY DERBY CHALLENGE By Greg Douglas – Dr. Sport SCENE & HEARD: It was a classic example of old-time broadcast journalism. TSN Team Radio’s Brook Ward went right to the source earlier this week for an ‘up close & personal’ interview with Mario Gutierrez as the celebrated…
DetailsPLENTY OF REASONS FOR SMILING FACES ON DAY TWO AT HASTINGS RACECOURSE Vancouver, B.C. (April 30/17) – Trainers Nancy Betts and Greg Tracy were wearing king-sized smiles in the winner’s circle at Hastings Racecourse Sunday afternoon for good – and different – reasons. In Nancy’s case, she shared the fact during the post-race celebrations…
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