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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 / 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.”

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 12

Delaware Park: Latest jockey and trainer stats

A career defined by “putting the horse first”

For Gazzier, family first (but horses are family, too!)

Mid-Atlantic three stars: August 10, 2026

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, August 9, 2026

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

A career defined by “putting the.

For Gazzier, family first (but horses.

Whitten Way stays unbeaten in Blue.

PODCAST: What’s going on at Delaware.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Catching up with the WV-bred.