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Canada’s Thoroughbred Racing Newspaper
Hastings Celebrates It’s 14th Annual Picnic
Hotdogs and softdrinks were provided for lunch. The younger children enjoyed train rides and the water park, while the older workers played a game of soccer. The afternoon began with the age-class races, which are always very entertaining. The 3-year-old llies began only after their mothers encouraged them to run from the opposite side of the eld. After all the races were complete a prize draw, which offered a variety of gifts, was held in which everyone gathered with crossed ngers. Fried Chicken along with a variety of salads, vegetables and desserts were served at dinnertime, which capped off another enjoyable day at the annual picnic.
John Bracey and his wife Brenda and their three-year-old son, Jamie celebrating Jamie’s rst place victory in the boys 3-year old division
The Game, August/September 2008 37 Honor Bestowed Upon A Hastings Youth
Burnaby South Secondary Student, Tyler Young may only be 13 years-old but he has proven that his leadership abilities are outstanding. Most often seen learning the art of horsemanship from Ed Thompson,
On June 18, Tyler was awarded with the
distinguished Eagle Feather Award from
The School Board of Education for helping
others at his school. “My Teacher, Mala Kumar nominated me for the award and I won,” said the jubilant Tyler. Congratulations Tyler, Well Done!
Woodbine Launches New Web Features
Photos & Story By Jackie Humber
By Jackie Humber
The weather was picture perfect for this years annual Hastings Backstretch picnic held on July 8. Approximately 300 backstretch workers and mutual workers gathered at Confederation Park to enjoy a full day of fun, food and games.
a man he calls Pappa Ed, Tyler is always willing to help out wherever he can.
According to The Ladies Club of B.C. President, May Jaager, the entire picnic is sponsored by the H.B.P.A., Hastings Racecourse and The Ladies Club of B.C.
“The organizing of this picnic actually begins about 2 months before the day. The Ladies Club works it and does all the cleanup. It’s a great day for everyone,” said Jaager.
The excellent, well-researched analysis of Thoroughbred and Stan- dardbred racing offered on TV by Woodbine Entertainment Group’s stable of on-air talent is being extended to the company’s website at www.woodbineentertainment. com/woodbinecolumn.
Eight of Woodbine’s on-air commentators, four Standardbred, four Thoroughbred, will write weekly columns and give opinions about local horse racing and anything else that might matter in the sport.
On the sulky side, Greg Blanchard, Mike Hamilton, Chris Hickey and Ken Middleton Jr. weigh in with opinions, picks, stories, features, etc. on all aspects of the sport.
The Thoroughbred side will feature Elissa Blowe, Jeff Bratt, Chris Connor and Renee Kierans.
The website visitor will also get a chance to have an opinion in three ways.
First, each of the commentators’
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Ontario Matron Stakes - $150,000
3 year-old & up F&M - 1 1/16 miles, All Weather
Winner: Bear Now
Owner: Bear Stables Ltd.
Trainer: Reade Baker
Jockey: Jerry Baird
Breeder: ClasicStar
2004 lly by Tiznow - Controlled, by In Excess (IRE) in KY
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Passing Mood Stakes - $125,000
3 year-old llies - 7 furlongs, All Weather
Winner: Authenicat
Owner: Vinery Stables LLC and Fog City Stables Inc.
Trainer: Josie Carroll
Jockey: Robert Landry
Breeder: Gail Wood
2005 lly by D’wildcat - Authentic Deed, by Alydeed in ON
Proud father,Terry Jordan encourages his daughter, Jade as she wins the 5-year-old llies race.
Renee Kierans, Jeff Bratt & Elissa Blowe at Woodbine
columns will feature a poll. It will be clear on which side of the fence the racing public will be.
A posting forum will also be available.
Finally, the Columns webpage will have a feedback function, columncom- ments@woodbineentertainment.com, which will give fans a chance to give suggestions on discussion topics, etc., with each individual on-air host.
Guest columnists will be offered space, from time to time, to offer their opinions.
Saturday, July 26, 2008
Wonder Where Stakes - $250,000
3 year-old llies - 1 1/4 miles, Turf Winner: Northern Kraze
Owner: Anderson Farms and Mark Frostad
Trainer: Mark Frostad
Jockey: Chantal Sutherland
Breeder: Anderson Farms (Ont.) Inc. 2005 lly by Aljabr - Baraha, by Dayjur in ON
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Seagram Cup Stakes G3 - $150,000
3 year-old & up - 1 1/16 miles, All Weather
Winner: Artie Hot
Owner: Tucci Stables
Trainer: Nicholas Gonzalez
Jockey: Emma-Jayne Wilson Breeder: Richard Rowan
2004 gelding by Black Minnaloushe - Dyrce, by Sandpit (BRZ) in KY
Bill Scriver proudly cradling his 10-day-old son, Kenneth
The Thoroughbred Ladies Club serving up a healthy lunch
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Deputy Minister Stakes - $125,000 3 year-olds - 7 furlongs, All Weather Winner: Piper in the Glen
Owner: Jesse Self
Trainer: Zeljko Krcmar
Jockey: Chad Beckon
Breeder: Bonnie A. Rowntree
2005 gelding by Trejectory - Early Delivery, by Steady Growth in ON
Friday, July 18, 2008
Scotzanna Stakes - $100,000
3 year-old & up F&M - 6 f, AW Winner: Sugar Swirl
Owner: Stronach Stables
Trainer: Brian Lynch
Jockey: Jono Jones
Breeder: Adena Springs
2003 mare by Touch Gold - Astrapi, by Distinctive Pro in ON
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Colin Stakes - $150,000
2 year-olds - 6 furlongs, All Weather Winner: Southern Exchange
Owner: Bill & Vicki Poston
Trainer: Gregory de Gannes
Jockey: Jono Jones
Breeder: Karl M. Hohensee
2006 colt by Exchange Rate - Miss Madeleine, by Woodman in FL
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Ontario Jockey Club Stakes - $100,000 3 year-old & up - 7 furlongs, Turf Winner: Mulmur
Owner: Sam-Son Farms
Trainer: Mark Frostad
Jockey: Eurico Da Silva
Breeder: Sam-Son Farms
2003 gelding by Smart Strike - Wilder- ness Storm, by Storm Cat in ON
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Bold Venture Stakes - $150,000
3 year-old & up - 6.5 furlongs, All Weather
Winner: Fatal Bullet
Owner: Bear Stables Ltd.
Trainer: Reade Baker
Jockey: Eurico Da Silva
Breeder: Adena Springs
2005 gelding by Red Bullet - Sarare- gal, by Regal Classic in FL
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