Virginia, Churchill Downs goals “going to be aligned”
Some folks fret about what Churchill Downs’s purchase of Colonial Downs means for the future, but VTA head Debbie Easter expects their goals to align.
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Mark Casse featured on Off to the Races Radio
Off to the Races returns to the airwaves Feb. 19 with a lively hourlong program featuring guests Mark Casse, Debbie Easter, and Keith Feustle.
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Virginia breeder program provides millions
Virginia breeders earned millions in 2020 from a Breeders Fund bonus program that paid 40% bonuses on all winning purses nationwide.
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For Virginia horsemen, optimism despite clouds
The sudden closure of Colonial Downs left Virginia horsemen in the lurch – but aware things are much better than they were a couple years ago.
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Off to the Races radio: Easter, Allen featured
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will feature VTA president Debbie Easter and Laurel Park-based trainer Ferris Allen.
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Rebirth of Colonial Downs highlights Saturday’s Off to the Races radio
This week’s Off to the Races radio will focus on the rebirth of Colonial Downs, which kicked off its 2019 season Thursday.
Read More Colonial Downs gets second chance to make first impression
Full fields and a festive crowd turned out for the rebirth — after six years — of the new Colonial Downs.
Read More Grams, Easter headline Saturday’s Off to the Races radio
This week’s Off to the Races radio will feature Charles Town Classic-winning trainer Tim Grams and VTA president Debbie Easter.
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Colonial Downs launches bid for two more off-track facilities
Colonial Downs will seek referenda allowing it to operate wagering facilities in Danville and Dumfries, the latter in Northern Virginia.
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Colonial Downs sets summer meeting for 2019
The Maryland Jockey Club stakes schedule, through Maryland Million day 2019, features 65 stakes, 13 graded, at Laurel and Pimlico.
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VEA: More discretion need in proposed Va. historical racing regs
Regulations governing historic racing machines in Virginia must have greater flexibility and discretion if this industry is to thrive, the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) argued in a letter to the Commission.
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“Off to the Races” radio show: Talkin’ Derby
On Saturday’s “Off to the Races” radio show we’ll be talkin’ Derby with Gary Quill, Darrell Wood, Derby Bill, and more.
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