Jessica Paquette to be Colonial’s on-air ‘capper
Jessica Paquette, formerly on-air handicapper at Boston’s Suffolk Downs, will fill that role in 2021 at Colonial Downs.
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Category: Virginia Business
Colonial Downs to have expanded stakes schedule
Colonial Downs will play host to 25 stakes during its 21-day 2021 live racing meet, which kicks off its seven-week stand July 19.
Read More VEA: Thoroughbred jobs returning to Virginia
A new study from the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) shows that the horse racing industry has an economic impact of more than $500 million in Virginia.
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MATCH Series returns for 2021
The MATCH Series of races will return in truncated form for 2021, with the series comprising 24 stakes contested in Maryland and in Virginia.
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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.
Read More Colonial Downs announces 2021 slate
Colonial Downs will shift to an earlier post time for its 2021 schedule, which kicks off July 19 and runs through September 1.
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Virginia breeder program provides millions
Virginia breeders earned millions in 2020 from a Breeders Fund bonus program that paid 40% bonuses on all winning purses nationwide.
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Colonial Downs expands gaming network
The Colonial Downs Group held a ribbon-cutting January 8 to announce the opening of a new OTB and gaming emporium in Dumfries, VA.
Read More Colonial Downs to race 21 days in ’21
Colonial Downs will race 21 days in 2021 in a meet that stretches from mid-July to early September.
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Laurel to host Virginia-bred stakes
Pending Virginia Racing Commission approval, Maryland’s Laurel Park will play host to five stakes restricted to Virginia-bred or -sired runners.
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Opinion: What time is it?
The Gmax timing system in use at numerous tracks offers many advantages — but still has issues getting the final time correct. This is a big problem.
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For Virginia horsemen, optimism despite clouds
The sudden closure of Colonial Downs left Virginia horsemen in the lurch – but aware things are much better than they were a couple years ago.
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