Hastings racecourse closed down and keen trainers had to race elsewhere. Edgar Mendoza came to Woodbine and won big on July 4.
David Milburn
Since Hastings racecourse was shut down by Great Canadian Entertainment, horsepeople are looking for places to race.
The B.C. government had recently announced it was halting the slots revenue sharing program with the track and its horsepeople.
The five-year program will provide a 35% owners' bonus and an additional 15% added to the BC-bred bonus for yearlings purchased at the sales.
A lot of 'new' things to look forward to as British Columbia racing gets geared up for the 2020 racing season with new lease, new inner rail and more
