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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
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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.”

Jockey Alberto Delgado retires after 43 years

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 28, 2025

LRL: Hollywood Import, Peach Tie surprise in stakes

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 27, 2025

LRL: Juvy stakes to bear Capuano imprint

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: December 26, 2025

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

Jockey Alberto Delgado retires after 43.

LRL: Hollywood Import, Peach Tie surprise.

LRL: Juvy stakes to bear Capuano.

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