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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 picks and ponderings: January 17, 2026

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro Pena

LRL: Onetime claimer Spencerian aims at Geisha

LRL: Quint’s Brew looks to defend Jennings title

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 16, 2026

Maryland Racing Commission notes

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

LRL: First winner for jockey Pedro.

Maryland Racing Commission notes

CT: Emotions high for McKee after.

Two Maryland vets hit with HISA.

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.