Awesome Slate Wins British Columbia Premier's Handicap at Hastings Racecourse
The G3 British Columbia Premier's Handicap took place Monday, October 9 at Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver, British Columbia - a 1 3/8-mile dirt race for horses three years old and upward. It was 9-1 shot Awesome Slate that proved best on the day after a perfect trip produced a one length win. 25-1 longshot Crazy Prophet finished a good second in the field of eight while 3-1 second betting choice Venetian Mask held well for third. Neveradoubt was fourth while Calgary Caper, Highway Boss, Hunters Appeal and two-time defending champion and 2-1 race favorite Killin Me Smalls completed the order of finish.
2017 British Columbia Premier's Handicap Race Results & Payoffs
| Post | Horse | Jockey | WIN | PLACE | SHOW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Awesome Slate | Richard H. Hamel | 21.00 | 9.20 | 5.90 |
| 4 | Crazy Prophet | Amadeo Perez | 18.30 | 10.50 | |
| 3 | Venetian Mask | David G. Lopez | 4.40 |
Payoffs:
- $2 Exacta (8-4) Paid: $394.00
- $2 Trifecta (8-4-3) Paid: $1,847.50
- $1 Superfecta (8-4-3-7) Paid: $4,387.40
