Calling all horse lovers, race lovers, and live events lovers! For the first time in two years, Hastings Racecourse is fully open to the public this upcoming Saturday, May 7, to a full crowd!
Hastings Racecourse back on track Saturday after two seasons of silence https://t.co/opwrSDchEx pic.twitter.com/UrqGUxleQI
— Province Sports (@provincesports) May 6, 2022
While there was some form of a sparse capacity open last July, it simply wasn’t the same as everyone had to wear masks and keep their distance. Normalcy for all live events is finally starting to creep back where’s no longer viewed as risky or weird to go to something with a full crowd.
For any athlete, playing in front of a crowd, whether they’re cheering for you or against you, is way better and gets one’s adrenaline and focus going full throttle. These jockeys and horses are no different as you can bet they’re all pumped to put on a hell of a show this weekend!
Nichelle Milner, a former jockey who is now the regional manager of racing operations for Hastings, knows just how important of a milestone this upcoming race day is. Most of the racing these past two years has been done for simulcast with empty stands, something only for the true hard core racing (and probably betting) fans would tune in for.
The docket for this upcoming opening weekend of the season promises to be jam packed with a seven race card beginning as early as 2pm. As well, Hastings will air The Kentucky Derby at approximately 3:55pm on the giant infield video screen.
So if you’re looking for something family friendly to do this weekend, round the whole gang up and come on down to an afternoon filled with horses going really fast! This goes out to all the fathers who have those horse crazed young daughters! Admission is free for all racing fans and if you feel like putting down a friendly wager or two cause you may have a couple 5’s rubbing against one another, there will be wagering facilities available throughout the area.
Go horses!