There is another member of the talented Abbott family at Fraser Downs Racetrack working towards being a triple threat as an owner, trainer and driver Carson Abbott’s brother John and father Gord have already been there and it is Carson’s dream to reach that level as early as the next Spring meet.
Read MoreThe outpouring of tears and hugs and handshakes might have been conveying a message but for now, nobody’s commenting.
Read MoreLast year’s leading apprentice jockey and BC Oaks winner Kimal Santo continued his Derby Day success by capturing the 2023 BC Derby aboard WYN Stables’ Accidental Hero.
Read MoreWith Hastings Racecourse having rounded the turn for its stretch run to the completion of the 2023 thoroughbred campaign, a major addition to the BC racing scene becomes official with the appointment of Dawn Lupul as Manager of Racing and Communications effective Monday, August 28.
Read MoreWhat better way for BC Cup Day to launch on the August 7 Holiday Monday than to have fond memories of the late Richard Yates return to Hastings Racecourse.
Read MoreAn eight-race Cup Day card at Hastings drew an estimated crowd in excess of 10,000, creating a season-high total handle of $820,726.
Read MoreTalk about a ‘feel good’ story. Imagine obtaining your first groom’s license at just 10 years of age and one day being upgraded to owners’ status.
Read MoreThere is a story behind the man who helps educate Air Force on a daily basis and that would be veteran exercise rider, Jock’s Room Custodian & Paddock Judge Donald (Corky) Russell.
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