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Wando woman captures Vancouver Sun stakes

 Cindy Krasner sensed something good might be up with Wando Woman and the veteran trainer was proved to be a bit of a psychic Saturday afternoon at Hastings Racecourse. Wando Woman, a four-year-old...

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Canada Day lineup at Hastings

Here is a recap of what is going on at Hasting Racecourse on Canada Day: CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS GET ROLLING AT HASTINGS Two great stakes races, live music by Dr. Strangelove, a Family Zone and a...

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Across the board: The Chris Loseth Handicap

  We are halfway through the 2011 racing season at Hastings, and the traditional Canada Day card is set for tomorrow at 1:50pm.  With the new Pick 5 rules in effect, this might be the day where we see...

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INVITATION TO ‘HUDDLE UP’ AT HASTINGS

 The regular Friday Night Live card at Hastings Racecourse has been adjusted to a Friday Afternoon Live program today with a 3:20 p.m. start to accommodate the BC Lions CFL home opener at Empire Field....

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‘Joey’ the Wonder Wiener Dog returns; relishing a third visit to the Wiener’s...

Two-day Showdown – 64 Dogs – at Hastings This Weekend With his owner Nancy Green saying he’s not too old to cut the mustard, ‘Joey’ the wiener dog is returning to Hastings Racecourse this weekend with...

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Racing recap: And the wiener is….

The weather gods showed a little kindness to racing fans today, equine and canine.  After qualifying in his heat, Joey the wiener dog proved to doubters that he was worthy of a three-peat as he emerged...

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BC Cup day at Hastings: a preview

  Here’s a small preview of what to expect tomorrow, by Tommy Wolski’s Sport of Kings TV. First race is at 12:20 noon.  Hastings has put together a 10 race card on what has become the signature day on...

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Racing notes for Aug 12

Here’s a quick brief on what’s been making news in the racing world, here at Hastings and abroad: BC Cup day at Hastings was a success in terms of wagering handle and on track crowd.  It was by far the...

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Travers Day at Saratoga

Saturday Aug 27 will mark the 142nd running of the Travers Stakes at Saratoga.  After the Kentucky Derby, it’s arguably the most important race for 3 year old horses, and certainly has implications for...

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Breeders’ Cup Saturday

The Breeders’ Cup is just about to get underway at Churchill Downs. It’s grown from humble beginnings in 1984 to one of the highlights in the racing season. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more...

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