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12
Jul

Colonial Downs cancels July 12 card

Press Release / 2 years
2
1 min read

Citing “severe weather and excessive rainfall,” Colonial Downs has canceled its card for Friday, July 12.

12
Jul

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 12, 2024

Nick Hahn / 2 years
2
6 min read

The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2024 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!

11
Jul

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 11, 2024

Nick Hahn / 2 years
2
8 min read

The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2024 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!

10
Jul

Ben Curtis bringing a world of experience to Colonial Downs

Nick Hahn / 2 years
2
6 min read

Irish-born jockey Ben Curtis has raced all over the world. This summer he’ll add Colonial Downs to his list.

27
Jun

Tall order: Ralph Sampson coming to Colonial Downs

Nick Hahn / 2 years
2
4 min read

Virginia native and basketball Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson will visit Colonial Downs for a special day July 13.

26
Jun

Returning champs to bolster Colonial Downs jockey colony

Press Release / 2 years
2
3 min read

Antonio Gallardo, 2023 leading rider at Colonial Downs, is slated to head a jockey colony that includes the leading riders for each of the last five years.

21
Jun

Colonial Downs barn area set to open

Press Release / 2 years
2
3 min read

The Colonial Downs barn area will open June 24 in advance of the summer meet, which kicks off July 11 and runs through September 7.

07
May

Colonial Downs unveils 2024 stakes schedule

Press Release / 2 years
2
4 min read

Colonial Downs on May 7 unveiled a stakes schedule worth $5.7 million topped by the Grade 1 Arlington Milloin.

27
Feb

Colonial Downs releases promotional schedule

Press Release / 2 years
2
2 min read

Colonial Downs has announced a robust promotional schedule to support the 2024 live racing season in New Kent, VA.

22
Dec

After long career, Frank Petramalo steps away

Nick Hahn / 3 years
2
11 min read

Longtime Virginia HBPA chief Frank Petramalo is retiring after a career that’s seen the racing rollercoaster and says it’s the people that have driven him.

Of bits and blinkers

With Muad’dib retired, full brother Duncan Idaho still going strong

Mandaloun filly wins MHBA yearling show

Delaware Park announces schedule changes

Mid-Atlantic three stars: June 29, 2026

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, June 29, 2026