Frank Petramalo Archives • The Racing Biz

Off to the Races radio lineup for August 22

by Press Release | Aug 21, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide | 0 |

Off to the Races Radio returns August 22 with a show VHBPA head Frank Petramalo, CT track announcer Paul Espinosa, handicapping with Derby Bill and more.

For Virginia horsemen, optimism despite clouds

by Nick Hahn | Aug 19, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

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.

Colonial Downs cancels rest of 2020 meet

by Frank Vespe | Aug 14, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 1 |

Colonial Downs’s 2020 meet came to an end today, when the track, and the state’s horsemen, decided to end the 2020 meet in the face of Covid-19 positives.

Colonial Downs to race without spectators

by Press Release | Jul 21, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

After intending to race with limited spectators permitted, Colonial Downs has shifted gears and decided its 2020 meet will be fan-free.

Virginia Commission: Horses up, purses down at Colonial

by Nick Hahn | Jun 26, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The Virginia Racing Commission heard Thursday that Colonial Downs purses would be lower than in 2019 but that the horse population will be up.

Colonial Downs considering revised schedule

by Nick Hahn | May 29, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

With the racing world in flux, Colonial Downs and Virginia horsemen are considering a schedule shift to grab the evening market.

Colonial Downs to race 18 days in 2020

by Press Release | Dec 19, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Fresh off its first season in six years, Colonial Downs will race 18 days – up from 15 – in 2020 and include MATCH Series races for the first time.

Colonial Downs enjoys upbeat first meet back

by Press Release | Sep 10, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Colonial Downs on Saturday concluded an upbeat return to the racing landscape with, ending a meet with huge purses, good field size, and no fatalities.