The deal doesn’t include the racetrack beside the casino, Thomas said: “It has nothing to do with the horse racing.”
Jul 302025
Hastings Racecourse has had 200 horses make at least one start since the start of the meet in 2025.
Century Mile, not necessarily a beacon of prosperity in the thoroughbred industry, has had 420 horses make at least one start since the start of the meet in 2025.
Assiniboia Downs, the western Canadian leader in handle, has had 375 horses make at least one start since the start of the meet in 2025.
To this end, Henson said “everyone’s complying, doing what’s asked” to run a viable meet. But short of an as-yet-unattained financial infusion from the government, Hastings is a bit strapped for cash. And cash is king, in more ways than one.
DRF – Mike Seely – Hastings opens 2025 meet with shrinking horse population, new challenges
Monday, August 4, 2025 is BC Cup Day at Hastings
| 1 | $60,000 | BC Cup Nursery S. | 6 F | Dirt | 5 | 2:30 PM PT |
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| 2 | $50,000 | BC Cup Distaff H. | 1 1/16 M | Dirt | 4 | 3:00 PM PT |
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| 3 | $20,000 | Allowance Optional Claiming | 1 1/16 M | Dirt | 6 | 3:30 PM PT |
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| 4 | $20,000 | Maiden Optional Claiming | 6 1/2 F | Dirt | 5 | 4:00 PM PT |
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| 5 | $50,000 | BC Cup Sir Winston Churchill Derby Trial H. | 1 1/16 M | Dirt | 6 | 4:30 PM PT |
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| 6 | $50,000 | BC Cup Hong Kong Jockey Club H. | 1 1/16 M | Dirt | 7 | 5:00 PM PT |
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| 7 | $50,000 | BC Cup Classic H. | 1 1/16 M | Dirt | 7 | 5:30 PM PT |
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| 8 | $15,000 | Starter Optional Claiming | 1 3/8 M | Dirt | 8 | 6:00 PM PT |
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The race for 2 year olds drew 5 horses and I believe that’s after combining the boys and the girls, the Distaff drew 4 horses and the BC Cup Sir Winston Churchill Derby Trial drew 6 horses.
Phil has a question:
With the horse population declining precipitously and all the external pressures on the current site how long can Hastings Race Course hold on.
The Province – Nigel Reid – Far from a relic, Hastings Racecourse can thrive with proper support
Phil has a question:
Whatever happened to the project to daylight Hastings Creek.
The potential deal between the Tsleil-Waututh Nation and Great Canadian Gaming Corporation does not include horse racing.
But it’s unclear what the future will hold for horse racing at Hastings Park, which has hosted the sport since the late 19th century.
Vancouver Sun – Dan Fumano – Tsleil-Waututh Nation reveals plan to buy casino at Hastings Park
Canadian Thoroughbred – Nigel Reid – Great Canadian to Sell Hastings Casino and Property?
Phil has a question:
Where does the track go if lease negotiations are not successful.
Daily Hive – Kenneth Chan – First Nation seeks to buy Hastings Racecourse & Casino business
CBC News – Tsleil-Waututh working toward purchase of Hastings Racecourse casino in Vancouver
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