12
Jul
Jul
Colonial Downs cancels July 12 card
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 1 min read
Citing “severe weather and excessive rainfall,” Colonial Downs has canceled its card for Friday, July 12.
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Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 12, 2024
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2024 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
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Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 11, 2024
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 8 min read
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2024 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
10
Jul
Jul
Ben Curtis bringing a world of experience to Colonial Downs
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 6 min read
Irish-born jockey Ben Curtis has raced all over the world. This summer he’ll add Colonial Downs to his list.
27
Jun
Jun
Tall order: Ralph Sampson coming to Colonial Downs
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 4 min read
Virginia native and basketball Hall of Famer Ralph Sampson will visit Colonial Downs for a special day July 13.
26
Jun
Jun
Returning champs to bolster Colonial Downs jockey colony
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 3 min read
Antonio Gallardo, 2023 leading rider at Colonial Downs, is slated to head a jockey colony that includes the leading riders for each of the last five years.
21
Jun
Jun
Colonial Downs barn area set to open
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Press Release / 2 years
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- 3 min read
The Colonial Downs barn area will open June 24 in advance of the summer meet, which kicks off July 11 and runs through September 7.
12
Jun
Jun
Youngkin’s gray games veto right for racing
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 7 min read
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that would have permitted so-called “gray games’ with few restrictions: it was the right call for racing.
07
Jun
Jun
Belmont could be “great experience” for Antiquarian
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 6 min read
Centennial Farms made history when Julie Krone piloted their Colonial Affair to a Belmont win. They’re back Saturday with Antiquarian.
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Gigante tabbed Va-bred Horse of the Year
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Nick Hahn / 2 years
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- 4 min read
On the strength of the biggest-ever win by a Virginia-bred at Colonial Downs, Gigante has been named state-bred Horse of the Year.