Randy Goulding: Hastings will get prepared for one among their largest racing days of the yr

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Since its inception in 1995, the B.C. Cup has been one of many largest days of the yr at Hastings. With a robust solid lined up Monday, this yr ought to be no exception.

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The six, $50,000-stakes races embody the Nursery for 2-year-olds, Debutante for 2-year-old fillies, Hong Kong Jockey Membership for 3-year-old fillies, Sir Winston Churchill Derby Trial for 3-year-olds, Distaff for fillies and mares, and the Basic for 3-year-olds and up.

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A victory by At Consideration within the Basic could be particularly rewarding for Bryan and Carol Anderson who bred and personal the six-year-old gelding by Shanghai Bobby. In any case, Bryan and Bobby Jawl had been those with the concept for B.C. Cup. Final yr, At Consideration completed second because the favorite to Porter Gent. Plus, seven horses they both bred or raised are working Monday.

“Bobby and I spent loads of time placing it collectively, and it’s an accomplishment I’m very happy with,” stated Bryan.

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Bryan, who can be a veterinarian, and Carol have been among the many high breeders in B.C. for a few years. They had been additionally closely concerned with the native Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society when Carol was the supervisor and Bryan the president. Bryan was additionally the vice-president of the CTHS Nationwide. “The distinction was I used to be elected and didn’t receives a commission, whereas Carol was employed and obtained a wage,” stated Bryan.

They’ve farms in Langley and Princeton the place they breed and lift horses. In 2005, they obtained the TOBA Award in the US for being the Excellent Breeders in Canada.

“A part of profitable the award was due to Alabama Rain,” stated Bryan. “I feel he was the most effective horse we ever bred.”

“We couldn’t be elevating and taking care of all the horses with out Rick Kamps on the ranch in Princeton and Floyd Tompkins on the coast, in addition to many different individuals who work for us,” stated Carol. “It’s a crew effort.”

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Alabama Rain gained the 2005 Grade 3 Canadian Derby at Northlands Park for proprietor Peter Redekop and coach Lance Giesbrecht. Anderson is now Redekop’s racing supervisor and one of many horses At Consideration must beat within the 1-1/16 miles Basic is the Redekop-owned Arollercoasterride. Each horses are educated by Barbara Heads.

“It could be a pleasant exacta,” stated Bryan.

At Consideration is coming off a runner-up end to Good As Me within the $100,000 Century Mile the place he misplaced a shoe within the race. He additionally went three large across the stretch flip whereas the winner was saving floor alongside the rail. At Consideration, the 2022 champion older horse in B.C., gained the Mile final yr.

“All issues thought of, it was an excellent race for him,” stated Bryan. “He’s simply an sincere horse.”

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With 9 wins and $412,560 in earnings, that looks as if a little bit of an understatement.

FRIDAY SELECTIONS

Only a reminder that Put up time for the primary race Friday is 7 p.m.

RACE 5: Magic Highway cuts his worth in half for coach Mel Snow and might be harmful with apprentice jockey Fraser Aebly choosing up the mount. The three-year-old daughter of Klint labored a pleasant half-mile July 21 and will have some upside.

RACE 7: Payments Smokn Bullet might hearth a bit shot coming off the bench in his first begin of the yr. He runs effectively recent, has been working properly for coach Tara Neigel, and will pay an honest worth in a wide-open occasion.

WESTERN CANADIAN TRIPLE CROWN BEGINS MONDAY

The Western Canadian Triple Crown begins Monday with the Manitoba Derby at Assiniboia Downs adopted by the Grade 3 Canadian Derby at Century Mile on Aug. 26 and the Grade 3 British Columbia Derby at Hastings on Saturday, Sept. 16. If a horse wins all three races, the house owners will obtain a $100,000 bonus.

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The Robertino Diodoro-trained Heroic Transfer figures to be closely favoured to win the 1-1/8 miles Manitoba Derby.

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