Jockey Mario Gutierrez, winner of the 138th Kentucky Derby, is coming home to Hastings Racecourse for a special public Meet & Greet with fans on Sunday, May 13.
Gutierrez got his start as a jockey in Vancouver and he wants to celebrate his extraordinary accomplishment with all the race fans who cheered him on to fulfill his dreams. In all of his media wins since riding I'll Have Another to victory, he's always praised the support and encouragement he received in Vancouver.
He's got a very tight schedule as he prepares for the second jewel of racings Triple Crown, the Preakness, on May 19.
The meet and greet starts at 1 p.m. at the racetrack.
Meanwhile, to find out why Gutierrez loves horse racing, stick around for the Mother's Day races.
Two eight-race cards are set to go with start times both Saturday and Sunday at the regular 1:50 p.m. The Super High 5 Carryover is $1,638.
Saturdays feature is a first-level allowance race for 3-year-olds and up with Time Machine making his first start at Hastings. Included in the six-horse field is Majesticality, looking for his first victory since being the upset winner of the 2010 BC Derby.
Mothers Day Sunday has an optional claiming field of seven that has several stakes winners among the starters, including 10-year-old fan favourite Spaghetti Mouse. A special Mothers Day draw will be held for a 14K white gold diamond pendant set with 34 diamonds. Entry forms will be available in Sundays live racing program and must be deposited at the Draw Box located at the winners circle before 4:30 p.m.
