Photos from the Hastings race track
Storied Vancouver racetrack struggles to rebuild an audience for horse racing
A racing horse is lead through the stables after an early morning ride at Hastings race track in Vancouver Aug. 24, 2011.
A racing horse is hosed down after an early morning ride at Hastings race track in Vancouver Aug. 24, 2011.
Sectors watch as Jockeys and their horses make their way around Hastings race track in Vancouver Aug. 24, 2011.
Fans watch as jockeys and their horses make their way around the paddock before the start of the race at Hastings race track in Vancouver Aug. 24, 2011.
Spectators cheer on horses and their riders at Hastings race track in Vancouver, Aug. 24, 2011.
Richard Hamel, wearing yellow, rides Duelling Pistol in front of Pedro Alvarado on Honey's Monarch during the second race at Hastings race track in Vancouver Aug. 24, 2011.
Jockeys battle for the lead as they make their way into the first turn at Hastings race track in Vancouver August 24, 2011.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail