Vancouver, 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…
DetailsWith the intention of ensuring quality race cards, Hastings Racecourse general manager Darren MacDonald announced today the re-scheduling of the Sunday, May 18 card to Wednesday, July 23. “We will strive to have strong nine-race cards on Saturday, May 17 and the Victoria Holiday Day Monday on May 19,” MacDonald said. “Tentatively, we’re looking at…
DetailsBack-to-back stakes victories in the early going of the 2014 Hastings Racecourse season left owner Peter Redekop in a jovial mood Saturday. “I think I could get quite comfortable here,” Redekop smiled amid the celebration with trainer Anita Bolton following a comfortable victory by Aspen Getaway in the $50,000 Jim Coleman Province. Redekop was also…
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