George Squared

Accountant by day to support everyone else’s dreams. One of the #HawaiianShirtGuys @hastingsraces and fan of @canucks @seahawks @olympiacosfc @bclions

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Love watching last night’s playoff game Double OT goal by @pauliegeo over and over again. @flamesjunior won 5 of 6 overtime games in 2017-18 #PJHL playoffs. Let’s see if the 2018-19 Flames can continue the OT dominance.

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Wow @cntymile take a look at this! Debrusk and Sonofaghost made the list. Your 3 year old division is loaded.Add Javier, Helioo, Big Curl, Twickenham and Relaxgodoitramone. It’s going to be one heck of a summer watching them battle it out on the road to the Canadian Derby! 🏇🔥

[Horse Racing Nation @HR_Nation]

Fair odds: Canada's classic season is about to begin, so @EJXD2 looks at top King's Plate contenders.

https://t.co/3dE5fNgNMz

📸: Scott Serio / Eclipse Sportswire

[Canadian Thoroughbred @CanadianTbred]

For Debrusk, Dino and Froelich, a Derby Dream
BC-bred Debrusk is in Alberta now since the closure of Hastings racecourse and his interests have their eyes on the #CanadianDerby. #horseracing
https://t.co/zuwdvFvmxk

[Century Mile @cntymile]

Congratulations to the connections of BC's leading 2yo colt, DEBRUSK, who made his 3yo debut a winning one!

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Debrusk takes the first 3-year-old allowance of the year @cntymile
He got checked then ran like he took it personally.
He keeps answering the doubters the only way that matters, in the winner’s circle. Beyond thrilled to be a part of his magical journey.

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

@ODonnellDevon07 @frocan @dinocondo @terryg32 @cntymile Thanks Devon. We are very lucky to be along for his journey

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

@cntymile @frocan @JDoubleU306 @dinocondo @terryg32 Yes please do. It was very disappointing not seeing him in the familiar blue silks. Big thank you to all the folks @cntymile - we were there on opening weekend and look forward to seeing all of you again on June 6 #FirstClass

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

@JDoubleU306 @frocan @dinocondo @terryg32 @cntymile He is a special horse. Just a cool dude. When he got checked it was like he said “Really? OK hold my beer “

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Do you think that maybe that Great Canadian mismanaged and forced many owners out of @hastingsraces as part of their plan? I am an owner and can tell you it has been frustrating to say the least. There is a reason for the numbers

[Jaxon Rebane @JaxonRebane]

@2xGeorge @hastingsraces 2022: 377 horses, 2023: 349 horses, 2024: 325 horses, 2025: 237 horses.

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

That is not the reason this happened. This was a move made by a government that is spending money hand over fist and looking for any crumbs they could find. If you wanted to close down @hastingsraces to move the casino license then do it with some notice, class and respect

[Jaxon Rebane @JaxonRebane]

@2xGeorge @hastingsraces @NinaKriegerBC @bcndp Based on facts. The horse population at Hastings was rapidly declining, and handle was down again this year.

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Pulling slot revenue from @hastingsraces raises real questions. Is this about horse racing, or about positioning the casino license for a future move. Hard to know whether this was a decision @NinaKriegerBC made based on facts or just that @bcndp needs 💰

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

The @bcndp will throw our money away supporting shipbuilding jobs in China but have no interest in keeping people working in BC. Shame on you @NinaKriegerBC for turning your back on @hastingsraces

[Ian Paton @IanPatonDelta]

The NDP just kneecapped Hastings Racecourse - snatching $10M in slot revenue and redirecting it to BCLC instead of track operations. Add that to Fraser Downs closing and it’s obvious: The NDP keep bull-dozing BC’s agriculture industry, along with our heritage and history. #bcpoli @bcagcouncil @BCConservCaucus

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

The @bcndp call it “careful analysis.” It is a walkaway from rural jobs and a 138 year industry with no plan to replace it. They ignored the ripple effect on suppliers, vets, breeders, transport, trainers, jockeys.
Talk of stadium, no talk of the people who worked 7 days a week.

[Horse Racing Nation @HR_Nation]

British Columbia ends slot revenue for horse racing effective January 31.

https://t.co/5n6Nk7UtNE

📸: Hastings Racecourse

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

I’m disgusted and disappointed. The government just pulled slot-revenue from horseracing @hastingsraces . That’s rural jobs erased. What did they swap it for? Shame on #NDP. Shame on you, Premier @Dave_Eby. This province is falling apart under policies like this.

[ThoroughbredRace.Horse @EQUINEBOSS]

Very disturbing news out of British Columbia this evening regarding the future of @hastingsraces.
Not too sure the oldest track can continue on.

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Time for the @Canucks to face reality. Move assets now. Sick of watching this team stay in the bottom half. Ownership has no direction. Management feeds it. The coach has failed everywhere, still here because of his playing career. Fans deserve a real plan, not another patch job.

[Vancouver Canucks @Canucks]

Head Coach Adam Foote meets with the media following tonight's game against Calgary.

#Canucks | @theprovince

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

The @WhitecapsFC showed grit tonight. Down to 9 men yet they refused to fold.

They had 53,957 people behind them and it felt like every one of them pushed the team forward.

You watched a team refuse to quit. Vancouver showed up and the Whitecaps responded.

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Hugo are you seriously going to blame the turf when you had the #Whitecaps down to 9 men and your referee assisted teammates couldn’t score a goal? #WayToStayClassy #LAFC

[Har Journalist @HarJournalist]

#LAFC’s Hugo Lloris just ripped the BC Place turf and questioned the ownership of #VWFC for the turf / stadium. #MLS

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

It was great to meet you Mike! Looking forward to reading your take on the race, the track and our hero Debrusk. Who has now won 3 stakes races in a row and we hope that he will continue to develop and take us on a journey to the Western Canadian Derby series 🤞

[Mike Seely @mdseely]

Had the extreme pleasure of covering this stakes race in person and handing out the winner's trophy @hastingsraces. What a neat little track and an absolute class cast of people. https://t.co/11tMyU1hm9

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Exactly! His nickname should be Casper. EP40 is a fraud! Having said that the Canucks top line needs to be changed up. NO grit!

[JAY JANOWER @JayJanower]

Yes it’s early but has anyone noticed the #Canucks $11 million dollar man? Elias Petterson hasn’t looked dangerous in either game played so far…he’s being paid big bucks to be a difference maker…don’t see him having defenders on their heels…same old same old?

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Heart and Grit. Our 2 year-old Jake (aka Debrusk) fought through traffic to win his third straight stakes win This one named after BC racing legend Glen Todd.

Huge thanks to trainer Dino Condilenios. Time for Jake to get some well deserved rest at the farm.

[George Squared @2xGeorge]

Still buzzing from the atmosphere at Husky Stadium today #1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs Washington Huskies. The noise and the energy, the sea of fans. Unreal college football experience.