For Rick Williams, it starts and ends with horses
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VEA: Thoroughbred jobs returning to Virginia
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MATCH Series returns for 2021
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Tweaks made to Virginia-Certified program
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association has announced two changes to its popular Virginia-certified program incentivizing stabling young horses in Virginia.-
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Two Virginia-owned horses headed to Dubai
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Trainer Mike Stidham to have Colonial string
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Colonial Downs announces 2021 slate
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