Hansel S. Archives • The Racing Biz

Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener

Press Release / 6 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 / 9 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.

Off to the Races Radio lineup for May 23

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, May 22

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: May 22, 2026

Preakness delivers biggest TV audience in five years

Photo Gallery: Preakness weekend at Laurel Park

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, May 21

Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener

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

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Delaware Park Today, May 22

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, May.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, May 20

Fasig-Tipton 2-year-old sale zooms past $50.

PETA claims Lopez violated crop rule.