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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.”

Md. Million: Youth served, but experience counts too

Fasig-Tipton 2026 fall yearling sale: By the numbers

Mid-Atlantic three stars: October 26, 2026

LRL: Howgreatisnate rides the rail to feature upset

Md. Million: Make it 11 for Kerness K

Fasig-Tipton yearling format focuses on Mid-Atlantic

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

Md. Million: Youth served, but experience.

LRL: Howgreatisnate rides the rail to.

Md. Million: Make it 11 for.

Fasig-Tipton yearling format focuses on Mid-Atlantic

Classic double for Barbadian Runner

King’s River posts Md. Million Turf.