The industry Associations, in recognition of the economic realities of wintering and training lower level claiming horses, have implemented a plan to provide an incentive of $5,000 for horses that make their last start of 2020 at Hastings for a claiming price of $6,250 or less ($8,000 or less in the case of BC-breds) and make their first start in 2021 at Hastings at any level. Horses which waiver claim for $6,250 or less in their last start ($8,000 or less in the case of BC -breds) are also eligible.

To remain eligible a horse must not have started at any other track after the close of the 2020 Hastings season prior to making its first start of 2021 at Hastings.

I/We understand that when the eligible horse arrives and is stabled at Hastings in 2021 with the intention of racing at the 2021 Hastings Race Meet and the papers are placed with and accepted by the Hastings Race Office, $2,000 will be deposited to the account of the owner of record at that time.
**Funds can be requested by Mail or delivered to Race Office (Checks will be delivered weekly)**

I/We understand that when the eligible horse makes its first start at Hastings in 2021, a further $3,000 will be deposited to the account of the owner of record at the time of that first start.

I/We undertake to leave the horse’s papers in the Hastings Race Office and to race the horse exclusively at Hastings Racecourse until the end of the 2021 Hastings Racing Season.

Repayment of all Wintering Incentive monies received for the horse will release the papers at any time.



Fill out this form and forward to Nichelle Milner via email at [email protected] or drop off in the race office.
****Race Office current hours: Wednesday to Sunday 7:00 am – 2:00 pm****