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Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

Frank Vespe / 8 years

7 min read

The Virginia Senate Wednesday approved historical racing machines, sending the bill – which could reopen Colonial Downs – to the governor for his signature.

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Tim Valente / 11 years

7 min read

In this open letter, the Old Dominion horsemen’s group (ODTHA) calls on Virginia to allow two different horsemen groups to follow two different paths.

Colonial Downs
Jacobs Entertainment
Stan Guidroz
Virginia horse racing
Virginia Racing Commission

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

The Biz / 11 years
3
2 min read

Colonial Downs announced it would sell off the properties of its former OTBs, marking what the company called “the end of an era for Virginia horse racing.”

Trainer Donald Barr passes

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, August 2, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 2

Burnham Square too good in Arlington Million

Gimme a Nother Beverly D. win gives Motion stakes double

Charles Town picks and analysis: August 1, 2026

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

Trainer Donald Barr passes

Burnham Square too good in Arlington.

Gimme a Nother Beverly D. win.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: On the Thoroughbred aftercare beat

Magic Weisner, 2002 Preakness runner-up, dies