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Virginia, Churchill Downs goals “going to be aligned”

Some folks fret about what Churchill Downs's purchase of Colonial Downs means for the future, but VTA head Debbie Easter

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Churchill to acquire Colonial Downs

Churchill Downs will acquire Colonial Downs and its associated properties in a larger, nearly $2.5 billion deal expected to close

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Va-owned Extravagant Kid retired

Extravagant Kid, a onetime claiming horse who went on to earn over $1.7 million, has been retired by Virginia-based owner

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VTA to hold stallion season auction Feb. 9-10

The Virginia Thoroughbred Association will hold its annual stallion season auction by phone Feb. 9-10, with scores of stallions at

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Colonial Downs: Stories that mattered in ’21

Correspondent Nick Hahn weighs in with his top 10 stories that mattered to Virginia racing and Colonial Downs in 2021.

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Colonial Downs to run 27 days in ’22

Colonial Downs received Va. Racing Commission approval Wednesday to run 27 live days in 2022, up from 21 days this

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Colonial Downs sets handle mark

Buoyed by more than $10 million in purses, Colonial Downs set its all-time handle record at the just-completed meet, with

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At Colonial Downs, successes both fresh and familiar

The return of live racing to Colonial Downs after a challenging 2020 meet went better than just about anyone could

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Colonial Downs hoping to make its own luck

With tweaks to its schedule and a focus on robust overnight purses, Colonial Downs is hoping to find the sweet

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Major barns headed to Colonial Downs

Lofty purses and the closure of Churchill Downs's backside are among the factors leading a number of high-end trainers to

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Charles Town picks and analysis: January 17, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 17, 2026

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro Pena

LRL: Onetime claimer Spencerian aims at Geisha

LRL: Quint’s Brew looks to defend Jennings title

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 16, 2026

Virginia, Churchill Downs goals “going to be aligned”

Churchill to acquire Colonial Downs

Va-owned Extravagant Kid retired

VTA to hold stallion season auction Feb. 9-10

Colonial Downs: Stories that mattered in ’21

Colonial Downs to run 27 days in ’22

Colonial Downs sets handle mark

At Colonial Downs, successes both fresh and familiar

Colonial Downs hoping to make its own luck

Major barns headed to Colonial Downs

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro.

Maryland Racing Commission notes

CT: Emotions high for McKee after.

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.