Historical racing machines approved by Virginia legislature
The Virginia Senate Wednesday approved historical racing machines, sending the bill – which could reopen Colonial Downs – to the governor for his signature.
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Tag: Jeff Jacobs
ODTHA: Jacobs not to blame for Virginia impasse
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.
Read More Colonial Downs abandons 2015 racing, sues Racing Commission
Colonial Downs today abandoned its plans for racing in 2015 and sued the state Racing Commission to win recognition of its dissident horsemen’s group.
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Colonial Downs announces closure of all wagering venues
Colonial Downs announced today it would close all of its off-track betting facilities and its advance deposit wagering company, EZ Horseplay.
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At the Virginia Racing Commission, gray skies, then a downpour
The Virginia Racing Commission convened on a gray October day in Richmond, which was only foreshadowing what was to come next.
Read MoreColonial Downs surrenders racing license
At today’s Virginia Racing Commission meeting, Colonial Downs surrendered its racetrack operators license, possibly ending the Jeff Jacobs era in Virginia racing.
Read MoreOpinion: Fixing Virginia racing, or gelding it?
Colonial Downs says it’s fixing Virginia racing by creating, then negotiating with a new “horsemen’s group.” Nick Hahn says that sounds more like gelding.
Read More Colonial Downs threatens to close racetrack, OTBs
Colonial Downs, Inc., says it’ll close its track and OTBs unless the Virginia Racing Commission approves its proposed schedule – and contract with a new horsemen’s group.
Read More Virginia racing interests dig in for lengthy battle
In a letter and a release, Colonial Downs today outlined its vision for the future of Virginia racing — one which does not include the Virginia HBPA.
Read More Colonial Downs: “Highest quality” racing requires new horseman’s group
Colonial Downs escalated its conflict with Virginia horsemen, calling for a new group to replace the HBPA and support its drive for “highest quality” racing.
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Colonial Downs proposals could end Virginia standoff — but not yet
New proposals from Colonial Downs — perhaps including a split meet — could end a standoff with horsemen. But no resolution is expected until at least mid-April.
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