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Owner-breeder William Backer passes

William Backer, the superstar advertising executive who was a longtime fixture in Virginia Thoroughbred breeding, has died at age 89.

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Virginia Equine Alliance announces future plans

The Virginia Equine Alliance announced plans for 2016 and 2017, with a two-week Thoroughbred meet slated for Morven Park in

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VRC chief Bernie Hettel to step down

Virginia Racing Commission executive secretary Bernie Hettel will step down, probably by the end of March, the Commission announced.

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Midlantic passings

Two longtime, well-known mid-Atlantic horsewomen passed away last week.

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VTA stallion auction offers huge variety

The Virginia Thoroughbred Association (VTA) has nearly 120 stallion seasons on offer for its annual two-day auction, which begins Wednesday.

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ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

In this open letter, the Old Dominion horsemen's group (ODTHA) calls on Virginia to allow two different horsemen groups to

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Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

Colonial Downs announced it would sell off the properties of its former OTBs, marking what the company called "the end

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TwinSpires’ Virginia license suspended

The Virginia Racing Commission has suspended TwinSpires' license to conduct advance deposit wagering there because of the company's refusal to

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Virginia Racing Commission slams Colonial proposals

At its meeting yesterday, the Virginia Racing Commission rejected several Colonial Downs proposals - and made clear it's fed up

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Colonial Downs abandons 2015 racing, sues Racing Commission

Colonial Downs today abandoned its plans for racing in 2015 and sued the state Racing Commission to win recognition of

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Mid-Atlantic three stars: September 8, 2026

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, September 7, 2026

Storm’s Wake headlines Old Dominion Oaks

Supercharger back for more in G3 Old Dominion Derby

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks September 7

Midlantic-breds in Saratoga Stakes September 7

Owner-breeder William Backer passes

Virginia Equine Alliance announces future plans

VRC chief Bernie Hettel to step down

Midlantic passings

VTA stallion auction offers huge variety

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

TwinSpires’ Virginia license suspended

Virginia Racing Commission slams Colonial proposals

Colonial Downs abandons 2015 racing, sues Racing Commission

Storm’s Wake headlines Old Dominion Oaks

Supercharger back for more in G3.

PODCAST: Top 10 all-time jockey talks.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Post Boy to join Md. Thoroughbred.

At a Premium, Ryan’s Run run.