Mascot Race 2010 at Hastings Racecourse
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Mascots In the Winner's Circle
It was the second inaugural Mascot Race at Hastings Racecourse, raising money for Variety, the Children’s Charity.
This year I got a bird’s eye view from the roof, multi-tasking in the control room.
Rennie the Fox greets Philbert, while Peter the Pin battles Winger
There was a cute training video from Purdys’ Philbert the Hedgehog on Youtube >
(Mind the push-ups…)
Various participating mascots
There were a few stumbles by some mascots on the dirt track during the first three heats.
And again this year, Bread Head from Cobbs took first place.
The Final Race
Tip for next year’s mascot race: To figure out the winner to place your ballot for, be sure to observe how heavy their mascot outfit is and how much flexible leg room there is while they are walking in the paddock.
: )
Hilarity in the making- Punchout at the Paddock 2009
Friday nights at Hastings Racecourse at times can get pretty rowdy and fun.
Usually there’s live music by the paddock with people at the beer garden having a good time.
River Rock Casino Ropes
I laughed so hard when I saw the boxing ring setup by the beer garden.
Hastings Racecourse with River Rock Casino and West Coast Promotions brought “Punchout at the Paddock”, east of the finish line.
Punchout fight schedule
There were “bouts” of sparring (ie: boxing practice) happening in between the paddock show and races.
I wasn’t sure what to expect, but there were a lot of skillful punches thrown throughout the night from various Canadian boxers and champions.
Pedro Alvarado warming up
Right after winning the second race on Twolbit’n Billie (#6), Pedro unexpectedly made a surprise appearance in the ring. And right after the fight, he ran off to get ready for race three.
Please pardon our commentary, and my “OMGs” during round two in the video.
I think that’s why my friends don’t take me to Cirque du Soleil productions anymore…
Maybe I’ll stick with “ooOOs” and “aaahs”.
Anyways, it was a fun night.
I hope Hastings brings more original and unique types of entertainment to live racing days.
: )
Mascot Race at Hastings Racecourse 2009
First Mascot Race at Hastings Racecourse-Wingers
Besides my trip earlier to Disneyland this year, it had been one of those days where I was constantly giggling and going “awwwwww”.
Jack from Vancouver Giants and CFOX rocks!
And I wondered if the mascots had cooling systems inside as they “warmed up” in the paddock. Jack from the Vancouver Giants was hilariously causing such a ruckus- he ran into Mike Head’s booth (track announcer) blocking the camera with his giant head, he played around with Farmer Kin’s hat, rough-housed it with Mr. Peanut and many other hilarious things.
Jack's peanut allergies got to him...
Could you bet which mascot won that day?
The finish line at Hastings Racecourse
More of my shots of the day can be viewed in my Hastings Racecourse Flickr set >
Just in case you missed the race, here it is on YouTube >
