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Vancouver Horse Owner Doris Stewart Dies

Doris Stewart, a popular figure at Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver as a co-owner and ardent racing fan for several decades, died Oct. 9 at Mount St. Joseph Hospital following a brief illness.

 Friday, October 12, 2012

Jockey Pedro Alvarado Hanging Up Tack

The curtain will be drawn on jockey Pedro Alvarado's career with his mount on Mr Exspeedient Oct. 14 in the final race of the 2012 season at Hastings Racecourse.

 Friday, October 12, 2012

Favorites Sweep Grade III Stakes at Hastings

There were no surprises in a pair of grade III stakes Oct. 8 at Hastings Racecourse as heavily favored Commander took the B. C. Premier's Stakes and 3-5 favorite Class Included won the Ballerina Stakes.

 Monday, October 08, 2012
Hastings Offers Ballerina, Premier's Oct. 8

Hastings Offers Ballerina, Premier's Oct. 8

Two grade III stakes at Hastings Racecourse, the Ballerina and British Columbia Premier's Handicap, highlight the Columbus Day holiday program at the Vancouver, B.C. track Oct. 8.

 Friday, October 05, 2012

Second City Spoils Entry's Hopes in BC Derby

Owner Glen Todd pulled out all the stops in an effort to claim his first British Columbia Derby with a three-horse entry that went off at 2-5 odds, but it wasn't enough to stop high-stepping Second City Sept. 9 at Hastings.

 Sunday, September 09, 2012
Gutierrez Will Try to Win BC Derby for Mentor

Gutierrez Will Try to Win BC Derby for Mentor

Jockey Mario Gutierrez will attempt to win the $200,000 British Columbia Derby Sept. 9 at Hastings Racecourse for his mentor, Glen Todd, who has entered a trio of strong challengers in the $200,000 event at 1 1/8 miles.

 Thursday, September 06, 2012
Gutierrez Moving to Hastings for Summer

Gutierrez Moving to Hastings for Summer

Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) winning jockey Mario Gutierrez returns to Emerald Downs for the $50,000 Kent Handicap July 15, then plans to ride for the remainder of the summer at Hastings Racecourse.

 Monday, July 09, 2012

Prohibiting First Winner by Midnight Lute

Champion Midnight Lute sired his first winner when his son Prohibiting won at Hastings Racecourse June 23.

 Monday, June 25, 2012
Super Mario's Amazing Journey Continues

Super Mario's Amazing Journey Continues

Mario Gutierrez has risen from obscurity to the threshold of the Triple Crown.

 Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Gutierrez Keeping Things in Perspective

Gutierrez Keeping Things in Perspective

Thrust into the national spotlight with a victory aboard I'll Have Another in the May 5 Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), Mario Gutierrez has kept his ego in check while thoroughly enjoying the whirlwind ride.

 Thursday, May 10, 2012

Midnight Casanova Sets Pace at Pegasus Sale

Midnight Casanova, son of Pleasantly Perfect, topped the Pegasus Thoroughbreds sale of 2-year-olds in training Feb. 7, bringing $125,000.

 Wednesday, February 08, 2012
Lower Takeout Makes Difference, Officials Say

Lower Takeout Makes Difference, Officials Say

Lower pari-mutuel takeout rates can lead to more money for racetracks as well as bettors, according to a panel of experts gathered at the International Simulcast Conference Oct. 4 in Arizona.

 Wednesday, October 05, 2011
Big Fields Set for Closing Stakes at Hastings

Big Fields Set for Closing Stakes at Hastings

The final day of the 2011 Hastings Racecourse season Oct. 2 features full fields for two of the biggest events of the meet: the $100,000 Ballerina Stakes (Can-III) and the $100,000 British Columbia Premiers Handicap.

 Thursday, September 29, 2011

Hastings Cancels Friday Card

A cold-like virus has hit the barn area at Hastings Racecourse, forcing cancellation of the Aug. 5 card.

 Thursday, August 04, 2011

British Columbia Industry Leader Dies

Long-time HBPA executive Bryant McAfee touched and changed a lot of lives.

 Tuesday, May 03, 2011

'Pacific Challenge' to Launch This Year

For the first time, Washington-breds and British Columbia-breds will compete against each other in the BC Cup at Hastings Racecourse and the Washington Cup at Emerald Downs. Three races at each track have been opened to include horses bred in Washington and British Columbia, Canada.

 Wednesday, March 04, 2009
Hastings Offers 12% Takeout on Show Bets

Hastings Offers 12% Takeout on Show Bets

Hastings Racecourse in British Columbia has instituted a commission reduction on show wagers.

 Wednesday, August 20, 2008

2006 Hastings Schedule Tops $2.8 Million in Total Purses

This year's BC Cup will runneth over with more than $400,000 in total purses as part of the 2006 stakes schedule at Hastings Racecourse.

 Wednesday, February 22, 2006

Hastings, HBPA to Match Purses for Katrina Relief

The Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of British Columbia, working with Hastings Racecourse, will donate the equivalent of one full day's purse distribution during "Racing to the Rescue" on Oct. 1 in support of the ongoing relief efforts to victims of Hurricane Katrina.

 Saturday, September 24, 2005