Vancouver, B.C. (Sept. 1/14) – Jockey Richard Hamel won the first three CTHS (BC) $50,000 stakes races at Hastings Racecourse Monday afternoon and came within a whisker of making it a clean sweep of all four. Not by a nose, as it will be registered on the official form chart, but by a whisker ……
DetailsVancouver, B.C. (Aug. 15/14) – Party Pooper co-operated like the perfect guest but Seedle Surprise did pull off the unexpected in the $50,000 stake features at Hastings Racecourse Friday night. A surprisingly large gathering on the eve of the 2014 Fair at the PNE converged on Hastings and enjoyed one of the most pleasant summer…
Details4 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…
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