Hastings Racecourse’s general manager, Darren MacDonald, reports that there are more than 350 horses now on the grounds.
That is very good news because at this time last year it was only about 200 horses on the grounds.
MacDonald also reported that a large stable from Portland Meadows had started to ship in and they had been allocated 19 stalls.
With several of the larger barns still training out on their farms, it would appear the horse population could be far better then anticipated if all reports are accurate.
More from Canadian Thoroughbred:
The 129-day Woodbine meeting begins this weekend with a couple of good stakes races and a ceremony for the community garden.
Derby and Oaks horses were out and about at Churchill Downs on April 24, including a stamina-type work for Forever Young.
The Vancouver track introduces Friday night racing and lower takeouts on wagers as it gets set to start a new Thoroughbred season.
Trainer Danny Vella, jockey Richard Grubb and horses Starship Jubilee and Channel Maker make up the class of 2024.
