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Colonial Downs kicks off meet with a bang

Colonial Downs recorded its largest-ever opening day handle Monday, topping $3 million on a day that featured four Virginia-bred stakes.

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For Arlington horsemen, Colonial Downs a welcoming spot

Colonial Downs always attracts an eclectic group of horsemen from around the country, this year including several previously stabled at

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First horses arrive for Colonial Downs meet

The first horses arrived on the grounds Monday for the Colonial Downs meet, where live racing kicks off July 11.

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VRC gives thumbs up to acquisition of Colonial Downs

The Virginia Racing Commission signed off on Churchill Downs's proposed acquisition of Colonial Downs June 8.

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Colonial Downs lowers Pick-5 takeout

Colonial Downs will lower the takeout on its traditional Pick 5 wager to 12% and will alter the rules so

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Churchill Downs sees “great opportunity” at Colonial

In their first public interview on the topic, Churchill Downs see "great opportunity" at Colonial Downs because of Virginia's gaming-and-racing

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Churchill CEO: “Virginia has a chance to be reborn”

Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen told the Virginia Racing Commission that he sees big opportunity for racing but may have

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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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Colonial Downs kicks off meet with a bang

For Arlington horsemen, Colonial Downs a welcoming spot

First horses arrive for Colonial Downs meet

VRC gives thumbs up to acquisition of Colonial Downs

Colonial Downs lowers Pick-5 takeout

Churchill Downs sees “great opportunity” at Colonial

Churchill CEO: “Virginia has a chance to be reborn”

Virginia, Churchill Downs goals “going to be aligned”

Churchill to acquire Colonial Downs

Va-owned Extravagant Kid retired

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