Braeburn Farm Archives • The Racing Biz

Colonial Downs: Stories that mattered in ’21

Nick Hahn / 4 years

7 min read

Correspondent Nick Hahn weighs in with his top 10 stories that mattered to Virginia racing and Colonial Downs in 2021.

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Diana McClure
Donna Dennehy
Patrick Nuesch
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Virginia residency program providing full barns, and a future

Nick Hahn / 8 years
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9 min read

The passage of historical racing, coupled with Virginia’s new residency program, is helping farms and training centers fill their barns — and envision a future.

Napoleon Solo is third Preakness horse at Laurel

Casse “optimistic” that Preakness a go for Silent Tactic

For Whit Beckman, a “surreal” Derby run from Ocelli

Ryan’s Run draws in, draws off in Coin Collector

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 10, 2026

Busy Saturday for Preakness contenders

Colonial Downs: Stories that mattered in ’21

Virginia residency program providing full barns, and a future

Napoleon Solo is third Preakness horse.

For Whit Beckman, a “surreal” Derby.

Ryan’s Run draws in, draws off.

Busy Saturday for Preakness contenders

Taj Mahal sharp in final work.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.