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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.”

Lennox the Grey has just enough in Old Dominion Derby

Mid-Atlantic three stars: September 8, 2026

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, September 7, 2026

Storm’s Wake headlines Old Dominion Oaks

Supercharger back for more in G3 Old Dominion Derby

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks September 7

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

Lennox the Grey has just enough.

Storm’s Wake headlines Old Dominion Oaks

Supercharger back for more in G3.

PODCAST: Top 10 all-time jockey talks.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Post Boy to join Md. Thoroughbred.