In photos: Fresh young faces of the B.C. Cup
The Hastings Racecourse, located in Vancouver, hosted its annual B.C. Cup event on Aug 6. The Globe and Mail takes a look at young women who decided to don their finest formal wear for a day at the races.
Alisa Smith is seen here at the Hastings Racecourse on B.C. Cup Day on Aug. 6. Hastings Racecourse is attracting a new, younger demographic who are now often coming out to the track dressed up with a bit of a Royal Ascot or Derby style.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Anita Veldhuis sports a fascinator at the Hastings Racecourse on B.C. Cup Day.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Erin Emery, pictured at the Hastings Racecourse on B.C. Cup Day. In 2011, wagering at the one-day B.C. Cup event was $1.2-million, the highest single-card handle in three years.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Goly Emam, pictured at the Hastings Racecourse on B.C. Cup Day. The Hastings Racecourse has been in Vancouver for over 100 years.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Kendra Weiss, pictured at the Hastings Racecourse on B.C. Cup Day. The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation - the owners of the racetrack - recently launched an aggressive campaign to attract a younger demographic to events at the venue.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Renee Berard, pictured at the Hastings Racecourse on B.C. Cup Day. The Great Canadian Gaming Corporation used Facebook, bands, celebrities and wiener dog races to help attract a younger audience to events at the race course.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Sara Somji, pictured at the Hastings Racecourse on B.C. Cup Day. As of 2011, racing season at Hastings was 71 days long.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail
Shima Fasihi, pictured at the Hastings Racecourse on B.C. Cup Day.John Lehmann/The Globe and Mail