- Hastings Racecourse And Casino - Vancouver Bc Canada
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| Location | 188 N. Renfrew St., Vancouver , British Columbia V5K 3N8 |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 49°17′12″N123°02′22″W / 49.28667°N 123.03944°WCoordinates: 49°17′12″N123°02′22″W / 49.28667°N 123.03944°W |
| Owned by | Great Canadian Gaming |
| Date opened | 1889 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred racing |
| Course type | Flat five furlongs |
| Notable races | Lieutenant Governors Stakes, British Columbia Derby, British Columbia Premier's Handicap, Ballerina Stakes, British Columbia Oaks, Fantasy Stakes, Ascot Graduation Stakes, Century Casinos Oaks, Northlands Distaff |
| Official website |
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Hastings Racecourse is a horse racing facility at Hastings Park, four miles from downtown Vancouver. Originally called East Park, it opened for business in 1889, making it Vancouver's longest continuously used professional sports facility. The racing operation is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation which acquired the lease of the city-owned track in 2004.[1]
History[edit]
The track was originally known as Exhibition Park Race Track [2] but has always been referred to by the public and the media as Exhibition Park.[3] July 1, 1939, marked the first time thoroughbred racing used an electric starting gate, the invention of Texan Clay Puett.[4]
On the first Monday in August, a public holiday, the track hosts BC Cup Day that features a series of six races for top thoroughbreds in various classes. In September, the two most important races for three-year-olds in British Columbia, the British Columbia Oaks and the British Columbia Derby, are run at Hastings Racecourse.
On May 18, 2011 it was reported that the course could close at the end of its 2012 lease due to low profits from wagering revenue and slots as well as difficulty reaching an agreeable new lease with the city. A decision by Great Canadian had to be made by October 31 of that year.[5] The result of those negotiations was that the track remain open and running.
In 2012, Hastings Racecourse made international headlines when little-known Mexican-born jockey Mario Gutierrez (who had emigrated to Canada in 2006 and begun riding at Hastings, winning the track's riding titles in 2007 and 2008), won the Santa Anita Derby, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes aboard I'll Have Another.[6][7]
Graded events[edit]
The following Graded events were held at Hastings Racecourse in 2019.
Grade III
References[edit]
- ^Bob Mackin (May 19, 2012). 'Winning Jockey Came From a Struggling Track'. The New York Times.
- ^'Horse Racing at Exhibition Park Race Track'. City of Vancouver Archives Item : CVA 180-3864. 1972. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^'Bower collection to support jockeys at Hastings Racecourse'. Vancouver Sun. 2014-07-30. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^'Clay Puett Gate Makes Hit: New Starting Device, Closed Fore and Aft, Works to Perfection at Canadian'. Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1939-07-14. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^'Hastings Racecourse could close - News1130'. Archived from the original on 2011-03-22. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
- ^Yvonne Zacharias (May 5, 2012). 'Mario Gutierrez takes unlikely path from poverty to Kentucky Derby win via east Vancouver racecourse'. Vancouver Sun.
- ^Cam Tucker (May 19, 2012). 'Mario Gutierrez, I'll Have Another wins 137th Preakness Stakes'. Vancouver Sun.
General[edit]
If there's one thing that every Vancouverite can agree upon, it's that Hastings Racecourse knows how to throw epic summertime events.
Okay, summer doesn't officially start until June 20, but the sun is shining and we're calling an early start to the season at the city's favourite spot. The Dog Days of Summer series is returning to Hastings Racecourse for two days of longer, action-packed races that you'll want to add to your calendar.
It all begins on the weekend of May 25 and 26 with the beloved Bulldog Races. The cutest purebred British, English, and French bulldogs you've ever seen will be running the track between each horse race as they compete for a $500 prize and honour of being the 'Top Dog of Hastings.'
If you know an English, French, or British bulldog, up for the challenge, registration is open from now until May 19.
You'll also have the chance to meet and greet a doggy influencer who will be in attendance at the Bulldog Races — none other than Mister Bentley. Want to find out what other dogs will be joining the race? Simply check out Hastings Racecourse on Instagram to find out.
@mrbentley_thedog/Instagram
Next up on the weekend of June 22 and 23 are the heartwarming Corgi Races. Last year, we saw the inaugural corgi races bring adorable (and hysterical) moments to the North Renfrew race track, with four-legged athletes competing for the 'Top Corgi' prize. If you think your corgi has what it takes, registration for the races officially opens on May 21, 2019.
Hastings Racecourse And Casino - Vancouver Bc Canada
But it doesn't end there.
On the weekend of July 13 and 14, you can take in all of the action at the iconic Wiener Dog Races at Hastings Racecourse. Have you ever seen a pack of incredibly excited Dachshunds racing?
It's something that really needs to be on your summer bucket list for too many reasons. Don't forget, registration for the Wiener Dog Races officially opens on June 17.
Wiener Dog Race/Hastings Racecourse & Casino
Best of all, it's completely free to attend each of these Dog Days of Summer weekend events. If you're feeling a bit extra and want to spend the race day in style, you can choose a VIP package to take it all in from your own reserved box.
The track was originally known as Exhibition Park Race Track [2] but has always been referred to by the public and the media as Exhibition Park.[3] July 1, 1939, marked the first time thoroughbred racing used an electric starting gate, the invention of Texan Clay Puett.[4]
On the first Monday in August, a public holiday, the track hosts BC Cup Day that features a series of six races for top thoroughbreds in various classes. In September, the two most important races for three-year-olds in British Columbia, the British Columbia Oaks and the British Columbia Derby, are run at Hastings Racecourse.
On May 18, 2011 it was reported that the course could close at the end of its 2012 lease due to low profits from wagering revenue and slots as well as difficulty reaching an agreeable new lease with the city. A decision by Great Canadian had to be made by October 31 of that year.[5] The result of those negotiations was that the track remain open and running.
In 2012, Hastings Racecourse made international headlines when little-known Mexican-born jockey Mario Gutierrez (who had emigrated to Canada in 2006 and begun riding at Hastings, winning the track's riding titles in 2007 and 2008), won the Santa Anita Derby, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness Stakes aboard I'll Have Another.[6][7]
Graded events[edit]
The following Graded events were held at Hastings Racecourse in 2019.
Grade III
References[edit]
- ^Bob Mackin (May 19, 2012). 'Winning Jockey Came From a Struggling Track'. The New York Times.
- ^'Horse Racing at Exhibition Park Race Track'. City of Vancouver Archives Item : CVA 180-3864. 1972. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^'Bower collection to support jockeys at Hastings Racecourse'. Vancouver Sun. 2014-07-30. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^'Clay Puett Gate Makes Hit: New Starting Device, Closed Fore and Aft, Works to Perfection at Canadian'. Daily Racing Form at University of Kentucky Archives. 1939-07-14. Retrieved 2018-11-12.
- ^'Hastings Racecourse could close - News1130'. Archived from the original on 2011-03-22. Retrieved 2011-03-22.
- ^Yvonne Zacharias (May 5, 2012). 'Mario Gutierrez takes unlikely path from poverty to Kentucky Derby win via east Vancouver racecourse'. Vancouver Sun.
- ^Cam Tucker (May 19, 2012). 'Mario Gutierrez, I'll Have Another wins 137th Preakness Stakes'. Vancouver Sun.
General[edit]
If there's one thing that every Vancouverite can agree upon, it's that Hastings Racecourse knows how to throw epic summertime events.
Okay, summer doesn't officially start until June 20, but the sun is shining and we're calling an early start to the season at the city's favourite spot. The Dog Days of Summer series is returning to Hastings Racecourse for two days of longer, action-packed races that you'll want to add to your calendar.
It all begins on the weekend of May 25 and 26 with the beloved Bulldog Races. The cutest purebred British, English, and French bulldogs you've ever seen will be running the track between each horse race as they compete for a $500 prize and honour of being the 'Top Dog of Hastings.'
If you know an English, French, or British bulldog, up for the challenge, registration is open from now until May 19.
You'll also have the chance to meet and greet a doggy influencer who will be in attendance at the Bulldog Races — none other than Mister Bentley. Want to find out what other dogs will be joining the race? Simply check out Hastings Racecourse on Instagram to find out.
@mrbentley_thedog/Instagram
Next up on the weekend of June 22 and 23 are the heartwarming Corgi Races. Last year, we saw the inaugural corgi races bring adorable (and hysterical) moments to the North Renfrew race track, with four-legged athletes competing for the 'Top Corgi' prize. If you think your corgi has what it takes, registration for the races officially opens on May 21, 2019.
Hastings Racecourse And Casino - Vancouver Bc Canada
But it doesn't end there.
On the weekend of July 13 and 14, you can take in all of the action at the iconic Wiener Dog Races at Hastings Racecourse. Have you ever seen a pack of incredibly excited Dachshunds racing?
It's something that really needs to be on your summer bucket list for too many reasons. Don't forget, registration for the Wiener Dog Races officially opens on June 17.
Wiener Dog Race/Hastings Racecourse & Casino
Best of all, it's completely free to attend each of these Dog Days of Summer weekend events. If you're feeling a bit extra and want to spend the race day in style, you can choose a VIP package to take it all in from your own reserved box.
Hastings Racecourse And Casino - Vancouver Bc -
And since bets are as low as $2, you can even put down a first-time bet or two and see how it goes. You don't need to be a betting pro or know anything about horse (or dog) racing to attend.
Besides, Hastings Racecourse is one of the best places to spend a day out when the sun is shining because it has spectacular races, an amazing selection of food trucks, drink options, and one of the city's largest patios with beautiful views.
Simply round up your friends and get ready to have the best summer you've had in years.
Dog Days of Summer at Hastings Racecourse
When: Select weekends through May, June, and July
Where: Hastings Racecourse – 188 North Renfrew Street, Vancouver
Price: FREE admission
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