Larry Lucas Archives • The Racing Biz

Northam: New Colonial Downs to “put a lot of people to work”

Nick Hahn / 8 years

6 min read

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Friday held a ceremonial signing of legislation that will help reopen Colonial Downs for live racing in 2019.

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Larry Lucas
Prentice Salter
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Virginia horse racing

Colonial Downs: Back to the future as sale is completed

Frank Vespe / 8 years
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6 min read

The sale of Virginia’s Colonial Downs was completed Wednesday, moving Virginia racing one step closer to a rebirth — live racing perhaps returning in 2019.

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Northam: New Colonial Downs to “put a lot of people to work”

Colonial Downs: Back to the future as sale is completed

Barbadian Runner heads Md. Million pre-entries

WVBC: Sophomores steal the spotlight

Where’d the WV Breeders Classics winners.

Jubawithatwist overwhelms in Sam Huff WVBC.

Zip Start rallies to Cavada upset

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