Category: Virginia Racing

Two Virginia-owned horses headed to Dubai

by Press Release | Mar 24, 2021 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 2 |

Virginians Larry Johnson and David Ross will have runners in Saturday’s $1 million Al Quoz Sprint in Dubai, True Valour and Extravagant Kid, respectively.

Trainer Mike Stidham to have Colonial string

by Frank Vespe | Mar 22, 2021 | Breaking, Racing, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

Mike Stidham has been the leading trainer at Colonial Downs since its 2019 rebirth and is planning on being a presence there again in 2021.

For racing starters, “It’s all about teamwork”

by Press Release | Feb 3, 2021 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

Whether horses are breaking from the gate, waiting for the fall of the flag, or following the mobile barrier, racing starters seek teamwork.

Breeders’ Cup: Virginia-based owner David Ross has “extravagant” hopes

by Press Release | Nov 4, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

David Ross, the all-time leading owner at Colonial Downs, will seek his first Breeders’ Cup victory Saturday when Extravagant Kid tackles the Turf Sprint.

Trevor McCarthy posts five-win day

by Press Release | Aug 3, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

Jockey Trevor McCarthy took command of the Colonial Downs meet leaderboard Sunday when he won five times.

What the Beep scores Camptown upset

by Press Release | Jul 30, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

What the Beep earned a stakes win at Colonial Downs for the second straight year, while the Todd Pletcher-trained Largent won the Evans.

River Deep to face tough test in Evans defense

by Press Release | Jul 27, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

Defending champ River Deep faces a tough test in Wednesday’s Edward P. Evans Stakes at Colonial Downs, one of three Virginia stakes the next two days.

Colonial Downs opening day card set

by Press Release | Jul 23, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

Colonial Downs will roll out an 11-race card for its opener, which takes place Monday, July 27 and includes two jump races.

Colonial Downs announces stakes sked

by Press Release | Mar 13, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

The 18-day 2020 Colonial Downs racing schedule will include an expanded array of stakes, including the addition this year of MATCH Series races.

At Colonial, horsemen relish “putting on a show”

by Nick Hahn | Sep 10, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

On closing night at Colonial Downs, horsemen came from far and wide to take advantage of one last chance to put on a show.

Va-bred stakes highlight closing night at Colonial Downs

by Press Release | Sep 8, 2019 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

The Colonial Downs meet closed Saturday with five Virginia-bred races, including a rare visit by Kent Desormeaux to New Kent to win the Camptown.

On Virginia Derby night, a trainer battle and a stunning debut

by The Biz | Sep 3, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |

The powerful barns of Graham Motion and Michael Stidham squared off on Virginia Derby night, winning three each, while firster Four Wheel Drive dazzled.