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Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

Frank Vespe / 9 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.”

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: October 3, 2026

Off to the Races Radio lineup for October 3, 2026

Laurel lovers Foxy Junior, Stronsino return

LRL: Big tests await for 2yos in Lewis, Smart Halo

DelCap day a card full of questions

PODCAST: The art of not going broke with homebreds

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

DelCap day a card full of.

PODCAST: The art of not going.

Nominations sought for Joe Kelly Unsung.

Fasig-Tipton fall sale to offer Preakness.

Revised N1X condition, ratings races now.