12
Jul
Jul
Colonial Downs cancels July 12 card
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 1 min read
Citing “severe weather and excessive rainfall,” Colonial Downs has canceled its card for Friday, July 12.
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Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 12, 2024
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2024 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
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Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 11, 2024
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 8 min read
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2024 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
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Jul
Jul
Ben Curtis bringing a world of experience to Colonial Downs
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 6 min read
Irish-born jockey Ben Curtis has raced all over the world. This summer he’ll add Colonial Downs to his list.
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Jun
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Tall order: Ralph Sampson coming to Colonial Downs
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 4 min read
Virginia native and basketball Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson will visit Colonial Downs for a special day July 13.
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Jun
Jun
Returning champs to bolster Colonial Downs jockey colony
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 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
Jun
Colonial Downs barn area set to open
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 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.
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Colonial Downs unveils 2024 stakes schedule
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 4 min read
Colonial Downs on May 7 unveiled a stakes schedule worth $5.7 million topped by the Grade 1 Arlington Milloin.
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Feb
Feb
Colonial Downs releases promotional schedule
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 2 min read
Colonial Downs has announced a robust promotional schedule to support the 2024 live racing season in New Kent, VA.
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Dec
Dec
After long career, Frank Petramalo steps away
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Nick Hahn / 3 years
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- 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.