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Virginia Racing Commission slams Colonial proposals

Nick Hahn / 10 years
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4 min read

At its meeting yesterday, the Virginia Racing Commission rejected several Colonial Downs proposals – and made clear it’s fed up with the company and its owner.

Call it Maryland’s Virginia Derby?

The Biz / 11 years

6 min read

The Virginia Racing Commission endorsed a proposal to run nine stakes — including the G2 Virginia Derby — in Maryland this year. But hurdles remain.

At Virginia Racing Commission, impasse remains murky

Nick Hahn / 11 years

6 min read

The future remains murky, the Virginia Racing Commission learned, with the present characterized by shuttered facilities, withheld payments, and failed negotiations.

Close the Gate could open opportunity in Tesio

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 17, 2026

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, April 16

WV to launch certified program

Two Preakness berths on the line Saturday

Virginia Racing Commission slams Colonial proposals

Call it Maryland’s Virginia Derby?

At Virginia Racing Commission, impasse remains murky

Close the Gate could open opportunity.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, April 16

WV to launch certified program

Jumping the Gun returns – at.

Fasig-Tipton May sale catalog now available

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, April 14