Hansel S. Archives • The Racing Biz

Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener

Press Release / 5 years

4 min read

The Colonial Downs meet,wich kicks off July 27, will feature Virginia-bred and Virginia-sired runners for its opening dates.

Arnaud Delacour
Hansel S.
Maryland horse racing
Michael Matz
Queen Caroline
Special Envoy
William M. Backer Stakes

Special Envoy, Queen Caroline look to double up in Va-bred stakes

Press Release / 8 years
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6 min read

Special Envoy and Queen Caroline proved best in a pair of Virginia-bred stakes at Laurel Park in June and will try to reprise those efforts on Saturday.

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Photo Diary: Best of 2025

Voting open for NTRA Moment of the Year

Laurel Park, Colonial reveal stakes schedules

Wagering handle off sharply in December, down for year

Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener

Special Envoy, Queen Caroline look to double up in Va-bred stakes

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.

Photo Diary: Best of 2025

Laurel Park, Colonial reveal stakes schedules

Wagering handle off sharply in December,.

PRX: Mailata romps in depleted Future.

Hazlewood and Russell romp to Laurel.