Hastings Park
Vancouver's Iconic Racetrack
Hastings Park is an iconic place for many Vancouverites, a symbol of heritage in a city that is changing so fast that it’s sometimes hard to fathom. You can sense the nostalgia that hangs in the air like the cigar smoke in one of the last public places where you can openly smoke.
Despite the lure of nostalgia, you can’t help but to wonder what the future holds for Hastings Park; how long before the balance tips in favour of the developers?
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“Be careful who you photograph – not everybody tells their wife they’re coming to the track”
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“People have an instinctive fear of horses – that’s why they’re great for crowd control”
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“If a horse makes eye contact in the parade ring, that’s it, I know where I’m putting my money”
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“I like to get as close to the action as possible. The pounding of the hooves, the smell of the dirt, it takes me right back to my childhood”
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“I guess I’m just lucky – horses try to steal my shoes!”
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‘Rebus’, Pedro Alvarado, 1:43.98
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‘Teddy The Bear’, David Lopez, 1:17.27
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‘Overtime’, Sahin Civaci, 1:17.66
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‘At The Ritz’, Jeffrey Burningham, 1:44.04
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‘Some horses are content in their stalls, others run like they’re on fire”
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