Covid's breath of hope for Hawke's Bay's Triple Crown Spring races 29 Apr, 2021 12:18 AM 3 minutes to read A big day at the racing in Hastings on April 17 for 8-year-old Waikato galloper Big Mike and apprentice jockey Hazel Schofer, leading all the way to win the 2021 Hawke's Bay Cup. Photo / Ian Cooper A big day at the racing in Hastings on April 17 for 8-year-old Waikato galloper Big Mike and apprentice jockey Hazel Schofer, leading all the way to win the 2021 Hawke's Bay Cup. Photo / Ian Cooper Hawkes Bay Today The uncertainties of the Covid-19 crisis which delayed the start of Hawke's Bay's Spring Racing Carnival last year could pay dividends, with plans to go with a similar later start this year.