Colonial Downs’s opening day card — already delayed by one day because of heat — will kick off an hour later than originally planned, at 6:30 tonight.
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 will roll out an 11-race card for its opener, which takes place Monday, July 27 and includes two jump races.
After intending to race with limited spectators permitted, Colonial Downs has shifted gears and decided its 2020 meet will be fan-free.
The Colonial Downs meet,wich kicks off July 27, will feature Virginia-bred and Virginia-sired runners for its opening dates.
As Colonial Downs begins to gear up for opening day, trainers are looking forward to the second season of the rejuvenated track.
Colonial Downs will allow up to 1,000 fans in its grandstand and outdoor areas and will take other safety precautions in light of the coronavirus.
The Virginia Racing Commission heard Thursday that Colonial Downs purses would be lower than in 2019 but that the horse population will be up.
Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone remembers her Belmont triumph aboard Colonial Affair and discusses her new challenge as a jockey’s agent.
With the racing world in flux, Colonial Downs and Virginia horsemen are considering a schedule shift to grab the evening market.