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.
Our Nick Hahn has developed what he considers the perfect mint julep recipe for Derby day. So good you’ll say, “I’ll Have Another!”
The Grade 3 Commonwealth Derby and Oaks – will be mothballed this year, possibly to return in ’19 at a reopened Colonial.
The passage of historical racing, coupled with Virginia’s new residency program, is helping farms and training centers fill their barns — and envision a future.