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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VEA: Thoroughbred jobs returning to Virginia
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MATCH Series returns for 2021
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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.-
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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-
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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-
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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-
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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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