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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.”

CT: 2-year-olds take center stage in McKee, Mercer

PODCAST: Fleet 2-year-olds featured

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 17, 2026

Always a Runner heads competitive Cotillion

Delaware Park picks and analysis: Sept. 16, 2026

Both sides seeking Supreme Court review of HISA

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

CT: 2-year-olds take center stage in.

PODCAST: Fleet 2-year-olds featured

Always a Runner heads competitive Cotillion

Mario Pino, the accidental jockey

Eleven look for breakthrough win in.

LRL: First training victories for Leaf,.