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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
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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.”

Curlin’s Honor to stand at O’Sullivan Farms

Mid-Atlantic three stars: December 1, 2025

LRL: Le Gris streaks to allowance win

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 30, 2025

Zero Blitz sacks rivals in City of Laurel

Charles Town picks and analysis: November 29, 2025

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

Zero Blitz sacks rivals in City.

Onyx Ten to hunt hat trick.

Bond sale nears as “Pimlico Plus”.

WV favorite Penguin Power retired

VIDEO: Midlantic racing highlights

De Francis winners Subrogate, Dean Delivers.