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14
Sep
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Commonwealth Derby, Turf Cup draw strong noms

  • The Biz / 11 years
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A pair of Grade 2 races usually contested in Virginia — the Commonwealth Derby and Turf Cup — will take place at Laurel Park next Saturday.

23
Mar
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With bill passed, Virginia racing now needs a blueprint

  • Nick Hahn / 11 years
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With legislation to govern Virginia racing now passed, new questions abound: Where and when will racing take place? And who will run it?

21
Feb
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Once alone, Virginia Derby finds its niche crowded by wealthy rivals

  • Nick Hahn / 12 years
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  • 5 min read

The Virginia Derby once dominated the first half of the three year-old turf season. Now, besieged by slots-enriched rivals, it finds its hold weakening.

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Post-meet wrap: Colonial Countdown

  • Nick Hahn / 13 years
  • 1
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How does he assess the Virginia racing season? Nick Hahn counts the ways, in his Colonial countdown.

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13
Jul
  • Keith Feustle
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Virginia Derby: Who Do You Like? with Keith Feustle

  • Jeff Krulik / 13 years
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In our final Virginia Derby segment of Who Do You Like, we ask that question of Colonial Downs linemaker Keith Feustle.

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13
Jul
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Nick Hahn answers the Va. Derby question… Who Do You Like?

  • Jeff Krulik / 13 years
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Nick Hahn of The Racing Biz and Off to the Races took a moment to answer today’s key Virginia Derby question: Who Do You Like?

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Jul
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Who do you like? Derby Bill on the Virginia Derby

  • Jeff Krulik / 13 years
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  • 1 min read

Onetime Colonial Downs on-air handicapper — and local legend — Derby Bill Watson shared his insights on this year’s Virginia Derby.

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