Hastings Racing Club

Today is an especially sad day for us.

On this day every year, scores of Vancouverites would meet at Hastings Racecourse to celebrate the start of our new racing season and take in the "the most exciting two minutes in sport" - the Kentucky Derby.

This year, our racetrack sits empty, waiting to open its doors again and reclaim it's spot as one of the most beloved sporting venues in Vancouver. As the Whitecaps stadium PNE redevelopment appears more and more improbable by the day, the soccer community fight their own battle with government and ownership.

Between BC horse racing and the Whitecaps, almost 200 years of sporting heritage is at grave risk. This heritage should not be dismissed.

It's not too late for local and Provincial politicians to work to save BC's longest running sport and lean on Vancouver's proud sporting history to build its future.

“The fact that none of the stakeholders, including our union, was consulted before the funding cut was announced is extremely frustrating and insulting. It shows a tremendous lack of consideration for the people who have spent their lives invested in the horse racing community and the local community that benefits from the industry.” https://moveuptogether.ca/the-latest/moveup-calls-on-provincial-government-to-extend-slot-revenue-stream-to-prevent-devastating-job-losses-at-hastings-racecourse/

Our thoughts are with the 100+ MoveUp members who are deeply impacted by the shock decision by the BC Government to renegade on the long standing arrangement for slot machines at Hastings Racecourse.

As the American owned track operator of Hastings Racecourse announces that they have no interest in continuing to run horse racing, the BC horse racing community has been left on it's own to fight to save an industry that has supported both urban and rural BC for over 130 years.

Your continued support is deeply appreciated to prevent an unnecessary hammer blow to BC's sporting heritage - please see the link below regarding how you can help!

https://horseracingbc.substack.com/p/help-us-save-racing-in-bc

MoveUP calls on provincial government to extend slot-revenue stream to prevent devastating job losses at Hastings Racecourse – MoveUP An urgent response from government is needed with Hastings announcing the cessation of horse racing at the facility.

URGENT - HELP US TO SAVE HORSE RACING IN BC!

A huge thank you to all of our Hastings Racing Club members who have been busy this week writing letters to their MLA to question the shocking decision by the BC Government to strip horse racing of the share of slot machine revenue at Hastings Racecourse casino. The impact of this decision will not only be felt in Vancouver, but across the whole of BC as breeders, vets, hay suppliers and more feel the economic brunt of this brutal decision.

This snap decision has been made with a mere two months of notice over the Christmas period, leaving hundreds of people with little time to organize a contingency plan to save their livelihoods, their industry and their sport.

We are calling on all racing fans to help protect 130+ years of racing heritage in Vancouver by contacting your local elected officials.

Vancouver has already lost so many of the wonderful affordable and family friendly things that helped make it the City it is today - please don't let Hastings Racecourse & Casino become another casualty.

Full details on how you can help can be found here - https://horseracingbc.substack.com/p/help-us-save-racing-in-bc

🏇 ENTRY ALERT - BAKBURNER🏇

As the 2025 Hastings season comes to an end, the Hastings Racing Club are thrilled to have a runner as part of Saturday's ten race celebration of Vancouver racing.

Bakburner will be looking for her fifth win of the season against a tough field in the fourth race on the card. The first race is at 2:30pm and as always, entry is free.

As if the racing action wasn't already enough, our friends at BC Racebook will be on site from 2:00pm with a mystery wallet giveaway and a draw for a gift basket!

For one last time in 2025 - see you at the track, Vancouver!

🚨 Entry Alert - Prince Cairo 🚨

As we head down the homestretch of the 2025 Hastings Racecourse & Casino season, Prince Cairo heads back to the track on Saturday to try and add to what has been a phenomenal year for the Hastings Racing Club.

All the action kicks off with the first race at 2:30pm and our gelding will be making his appearance in the 5:30 nightcap. As always, entry is free - we'll see you there everyone!

A fantastic performance to open the Sunday racecard at Hastings Racecourse & Casino as Bakburner makes it FOUR wins on the season for the Hastings Racing Club! 💙

A big thank you to Steve, Hassan and the rest of team Henson and once again a brilliant ride from Komal Santo.

This win had some added importance, with the race being the Shirley Collins Memorial Purse. We know that our dearly departed Racing Club member, Shirley was cheering on our filly from gate to wire.

Congrats everyone!

🚨 Entry Alert - Bakburner 🚨

Our star filly is back in action this Sunday as she takes the starting gate in the first race.

All the action kicks off at 2:30pm and as always, entrance is free. See you there everyone!

Everything is ready for one of the most exciting days of racing Hastings Racecourse & Casino in recent memory on Saturday as we get ready to enjoy TWELVE thoroughbred races, highlighed by the BC Oaks and the Grade III BC Derby.

As if that wasn't enough, our very own Hastings Racing Club Prince Cairo will also be taking to the starting gate in the eigth race as he looks for his second win of 2025.

The first race goes at 2:30pm and the fun will last well into the eawrly evening - see you there, Vancouver!

🚨 Entry Alert - Bakburner 🚨

This Friday evening sees a return to Racing Club action as Bakburner is entered into the first of a six race card at Hastings Racecourse & Casino.

All the action kicks off at 7:00pm, see you there everyone!

🚨 Entry Alert - Prince Cairo 🚨

We're back in Hastings Racing Club action on Saturday as Prince Cairo takes to the gate in the fifth race at Hastings Racecourse & Casino!

All the action kicks off with the first race at 2:30pm, see you there everyone!

🚨 Entry Alert - Prince Cairo 🚨

We're back at it on Friday evening as Prince Cairo takes to the gate in the first race at Hastings Racecourse & Casino!

The Friday Night Lights are always a fun way to kick off your weekend - all the action kicks off at 7:00pm, see you there everyone!