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Jill Byrne leaving Colonial after “exhausting, rewarding” tenure

Jill Byrne, who oversaw the rebirth of racing at Colonial Downs and led it to unprecedented success, has stepped down

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Peter Howe, trainer of two champions, passes

Peter Howe, father of Colonial Downs exec Jill Byrne and one of just four people to train champions over jumps

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Koko Star, HISA, and the claim that wasn’t

When Scott Haney and Dorothy Worton claimed Koko Star August 1, they were excited. Then it all went sideways, leaving

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Colonial Downs celebrates “fantastic” meet

Colonial Downs concluded its 2022 meet with record handle, track records set, and a trifecta payout that has to be

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Colonial Downs, Monmouth to debut combined wager

Colonial Downs and Monmouth Park on Monday will unveil their new Mid-Atlantic Pick 4, which combines two races at each

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Colonial Downs cancels Monday card

With excessive temperatures and heat indexes predicted, Colonial Downs has canceled its live racing card for Monday, July 25.

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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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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

Timonium picks and ponderings: September 7, 2026

Jill Byrne leaving Colonial after “exhausting, rewarding” tenure

Peter Howe, trainer of two champions, passes

Koko Star, HISA, and the claim that wasn’t

Colonial Downs celebrates “fantastic” meet

Colonial Downs, Monmouth to debut combined wager

Colonial Downs cancels Monday card

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

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.