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Stewards: What happens at the gate stays at the gate

Following a Breeders' Cup Classic in which winner Bayern interfered with rivals out of the gate, the stewards explained: What

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QuickTake: Colonial Downs, Gold Cup, and the future of racing

The crowd at Colonial Downs's closing weekend was thin, while 40,000 attended the Gold Cup jump racing. What's the lesson

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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Opinion: Fixing Virginia racing, or gelding it?

Colonial Downs says it's fixing Virginia racing by creating, then negotiating with a new "horsemen's group." Nick Hahn says that

Nick Hahn / 12 years
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Is horse racing going to the dogs?

An alliance between racino operators and dog racing opponents threatens the existence of that sport. Richard Hackerman wonders if horse

Richard Hackerman / 12 years
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I want my Big T!

You won't find it on your racing channel, but Gary Quill says Timonium's as fun as it gets, and he

The Biz / 12 years
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What’s that again?

A trifecta's worth of musings: the Arlington Million and the Sword Dancer, tweeting horses, and medication reforms.

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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I went to a fight, and a horse race broke out?

Rodney Dangerfield said that he went to a fight and a hockey game broke out. Replace "hockey game" with "horse

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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In (sort of) defense of Steve Coburn

We loved "brash" Steve Coburn when California Chrome was winning. In defeat, he became a sore loser. That change says

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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If Rick Porter’s mad as hell, why should we care?

Rick Porter is a wealthy owner who is livid that he can't have free tickets to the Kentucky Oaks. Why

Frank Vespe / 12 years
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On racing: Claim to fame

Most people view claiming races as a necessary evil. George Rowand, on the other hand, used them to launch the

George Rowand / 12 years
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Millionaire Muad’dib retired

Payne putting the puzzle pieces together

Mid-Atlantic three stars: June 22, 2026

Read On sends Gaudet barn to Colonial on a high note

Virginia-breds to highlight Colonial Downs opening

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: June 21, 2026