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.

Lookback: No turf, no problem in Virginia-bred stakes

Ted Black / 7 years

8 min read

Four Virginia-bred stakes were taken off the turf at Laurel last Saturday – but owners, trainers, and jocks were undeterred and the show went on.

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.

Two inducted into Md. Thoroughbred Hall of Fame

Fast start but “something to prove” for Life Is Daily

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Virginia-breds center stage for Colonial opener

Lookback: No turf, no problem in Virginia-bred stakes

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

Two inducted into Md. Thoroughbred Hall.

Fast start but “something to prove”.

Lizzie Merryman zooms to a big.

Charlene’s Dream living up to her.

“Next part of life is waiting,”.

For trainer Kenny Black, a life.