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.

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Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener

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

PODCAST: Digging into the Charles Town.

Charles Town Classic by the numbers

Walters brothers eye big CT Classic.

Owner-breeder Ann Mudge Backer passes

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