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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.”

PODCAST: Talking WV Breeders Classics at 40!

Well-traveled Eunomia heads to DelCap a G1 winner

Former trainer John Salzman, Sr., passes

Top WV sire Fiber Sonde passes

Mid-Atlantic three stars: September 28, 2026

First dirt race in six years no problem for Benny Havens

Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature

ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse

Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties

PODCAST: Talking WV Breeders Classics at.

Well-traveled Eunomia heads to DelCap a.

Former trainer John Salzman, Sr., passes

Top WV sire Fiber Sonde passes

First dirt race in six years.

Hidden Overture plays winning tune in.