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.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 3, 2026

Eliseo Ruiz pushes back at criticism

Equibase adds full-race timing to charts

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, April 2

Laurel Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Fair Hill Turf Showcase added to Maryland calendar

Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener

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

Eliseo Ruiz pushes back at criticism

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, April 2

Splendora leads first Top Midlantic-bred Poll.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 31

LRL: Late Nite Call answered in.

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