Regulations governing historic racing machines in Virginia must have greater flexibility and discretion if this industry is to thrive, the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) argued in a letter to the Commission.
Regulations proposed by the Virginia Racing Commission would allow 3000 historical racing terminals statewide while calling for one day of live racing per 100 terminals – at least 30 for max buildout.
Glenn Eickhoff, breeder of Evans Stakes winner Sticksstatelydude, got his start with a different horse breed: the Budweiser Clydesdales.
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday held a ceremonial signing of legislation that will help reopen Colonial Downs for live racing in 2019.
Lauren and Rene Woolcott’s small operation is having outsized success – and moving state policies. They’re on the big stage with Sadler’s Joy in today’s G1 Manhattan.
An overflow crowd at a New Kent County town hall meeting largely welcomed the return of Colonial Downs, while casting a wary eye at a proposed Indian casino.
The cool wet weather dampened everything but fans’ spirits at Saturday’s Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
Trainer Graham Motion doesn’t have a Preakness horse this year — but he’ll saddle four favorites, two in stakes, on Black-Eyed Susan day.
Colonial Downs set its turf course aflame Tuesday, another step towards the return of live racing to New Kent County.
Three-year-old Greyvitos survived the San Luis Rey fire and later had to undergo surgery. Back on track, he’ll tackle the Pat Day Mile at Churchill Saturday.