Page 27 - May 2005 The Game

28 The Game, May 2005 Your Thoroughbred Racing Community Newspaper
~ Opening Day Hastings Racecourse - April 16, 2005 ~
Gillian Campbell gives a great rendition of Oh Canada before the opening race
Call to the post for the first race of the 2005 season by trumpeter Ryan Naso
Clowns entertained children and photographers on opening day
Sport of Kings TV host Tom Wolski poses with his old valet Harvey Greenwood
A good crowd on opening day contributed to a handle of more than $1 million.
Breeder/trainer Bruce Unwin enjoys the sunshine and a new chapeau outside the racing office
They’re off—the first race of 2005 leaves the gate
Long-time legendary jock's agent John Lawrence
Official Clocker and Daily Racing Form pundit Randy Goulding gets the view from the roof
Photo Left - Former Hastings CEO - the ever popular - Garth Essary enjoying the festivities
~ Photos By Jim Reynolds ~