Virginia horse racing Archives • The Racing Biz

Jessica Paquette to be Colonial’s on-air ‘capper

by Press Release | May 20, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Jessica Paquette, formerly on-air handicapper at Boston’s Suffolk Downs, will fill that role in 2021 at Colonial Downs.

Colonial Downs to have expanded stakes schedule

by Press Release | May 13, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Colonial Downs will play host to 25 stakes during its 21-day 2021 live racing meet, which kicks off its seven-week stand July 19.

Reigh Count, Virginia’s forgotten Kentucky Derby winner

by Nick Hahn | May 1, 2021 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Triple Crown Trail | 1 |

Reigh Count is one of four Kentucky Derby winners bred in Virginia, and his legacy extends to this day in racing — even if he himself is mostly forgotten.

“One glass of wine and we bought him”

by Guest Author | Apr 28, 2021 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 1 |

Six-year-old Animal Kingston, a son of Derby winner Animal Kingdom, is kicking off a new career in steeplechase racing.

VEA: Thoroughbred jobs returning to Virginia

by Press Release | Apr 12, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

A new study from the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) shows that the horse racing industry has an economic impact of more than $500 million in Virginia.

Tweaks made to Virginia-Certified program

by Frank Vespe | Mar 30, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 2 |

The Virginia Thoroughbred Association has announced two changes to its popular Virginia-certified program incentivizing stabling young horses in Virginia.