Nick Hahn • contributor to The Racing Biz

06
Aug

Post-meet wrap: Colonial Countdown

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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6 min read

How does he assess the Virginia racing season? Nick Hahn counts the ways, in his Colonial countdown.

17
Jul

For Ken Ramsey, Thank You Marylou is part horse — part message

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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5 min read

Just when things seemed bleakest for Sarah Ramsey, Marylou Whitney lent a helping hand. Now Ken Ramsey hopes to say Thank You Marylou — in person, and in horse.

15
Jul

Virginia Derby contenders look to the future

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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6 min read

While the top Virginia Derby contenders had varying experiences, they’re all facing the same question now: What next?

09
Jul

At Commonwealth Turf Festival, optimism is a horse in the starting gate

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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6 min read

In Saturday’s Commonwealth Turf Festival, Virginia’s racing industry came together for a much-needed good time — and a little racing.

29
Jun

Karamanos’ 50-1 Turf Cup shocker had nothing on this “Special K” effort

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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5 min read

Horacio Karamanos and London Lane shocked the Colonial Turf Cup at 50-1 — but remarkable feats in Colonial stakes are nothing new for the veteran rider.

22
Jun

Will more pace put Air Support in the Turf Cup winner’s circle?

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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3 min read

Air Support’s late run earned second in last year’s G2 Turf Cup. There’s more pace this year, — but Nick’s liking Atigun. Nick’s Picks and Notes for June 22, Turf Cup day at Colonial Downs.

21
Jun

Colonial Downs stakes barn may be empty, but a grand entrance awaits

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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5 min read

Friday morning the Colonial Downs stakes barn was empty. But that figures to change shortly, as the contenders for the Colonial Turf Cup and its supporting races arrive.

14
Jun

At the VTA, management change first step towards Chatfield-Taylor’s vision

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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3 min read

The firing of long-time Virginia Thoroughbred Association executive director Glenn Petty came as a shock to many in the industry. VTA president Wayne Chatfield-Taylor hopes it proves to be a wake-up call.

06
Jun

Petty on VTA decision: “I’m bewildered”

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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2 min read

In the wake of his termination on Monday, Glenn Petty spoke candidly with Nick Hahn of The Racing Biz about the decision itself and the process that led to it.

06
Jun

Petty out as Virginia Thoroughbred Association director, sources say

Nick Hahn / 13 years
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2 min read

Longtime Virginia Thoroughbred Association executive director Glenn Petty was ousted on Monday in a move that caught many, including Petty, by surprise, sources have said.

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Post-meet wrap: Colonial Countdown

For Ken Ramsey, Thank You Marylou is part horse — part message

Virginia Derby contenders look to the future

At Commonwealth Turf Festival, optimism is a horse in the starting gate

Karamanos’ 50-1 Turf Cup shocker had nothing on this “Special K” effort

Will more pace put Air Support in the Turf Cup winner’s circle?

Colonial Downs stakes barn may be empty, but a grand entrance awaits

At the VTA, management change first step towards Chatfield-Taylor’s vision

Petty on VTA decision: “I’m bewildered”

Petty out as Virginia Thoroughbred Association director, sources say

Incredibolt dominant in Virginia Derby win

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