Category: Virginia Business

Colonial Downs set to open with 10-race card, big fields

by Press Release | Aug 4, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The new Colonial Downs will kick off its 2019 season Thursday with a 10-race card featuring big fields and plenty of grass racing.

Colonial Downs to feature low takeout rates

by Press Release | Jul 23, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

In its upcoming meet, which kicks off in August, Colonial Downs will have takeout rates among the nation’s lowest.

Colonial Downs “good news story,” Byrne tells Commission

by Nick Hahn | Jul 11, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 2 |

With the last (or perhaps second to last) Virginia Racing Commission meeting before the meet complete, Colonial Downs moved one more step closer to its August meet.

Colonial Downs mount fees to be tops in region

by Press Release | Jun 27, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The minimum fee earned by a jockey at Colonial Downs will be the highest in the Mid-Atlantic at $125.

Free general admission announced at Colonial Downs

by Press Release | Jun 14, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The upcoming meet at Colonial Downs will feature free general admission, and other options will be available this weekend.

Colonial Downs launches bid for two more off-track facilities

by Press Release | May 30, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Colonial Downs will seek referenda allowing it to operate wagering facilities in Danville and Dumfries, the latter in Northern Virginia.

Colonial Downs releases condition book, stakes schedule

by Press Release | May 23, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Colonial Downs announced its stakes schedule and released its condition book Thursday.

Va. Racing Commission told of progress at Colonial Downs

by Nick Hahn | May 23, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 1 |

The turf at Colonial Downs. Photo by Nick Hahn. The turf course has germinated back to green....

One Go All Go Virginia-bred of the the year for 2018

by Press Release | May 1, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The 2018 Virginia-bred awards – topped by One Go All Go – take place Friday at Great Meadow.

Colonial Downs newest NTRA member

by Press Release | Apr 30, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Colonial Downs has joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the group announced.

Rosie’s-Colonial Downs opens for business

by Press Release | Apr 23, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Rosie’s – the new gambling emporium at Colonial Downs – had its grand opening Tuesday morning.

Allison De Luca tabbed as Colonial Downs race secretary

by Press Release | Mar 5, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Industry veteran Allison De Luca will fill the role of racing secretary for the inaugural season at Colonial Downs.

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