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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Major barns headed to Colonial Downs
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Colonial Downs to have expanded stakes schedule
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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 breeders earned millions in 2020 from a Breeders Fund bonus program that paid 40% bonuses on all winning purses-
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