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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 / 10 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 / 10 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.”

Laurel Park cancels March 14 card

Mid-Atlantic three stars: March 9, 2026

LRL: “Keeping it simple,” Pont Aven graduates

Triple Crown Trail: The Puma pounces in Tampa Bay Derby

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: March 8, 2026

LRL: Takethemoneyhoney, Quint’s Brew make amends

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

LRL: Takethemoneyhoney, Quint’s Brew make amends

Audley Farm hopes Secured Freedom has.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Beaten Fritchie, General George favorites return

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, March 5

Sky’s the limit for Skie’s Music