Dulles quarantine facility on drawing board
The proposed facility at Dulles Airport would allow horses to be flown to the Washington area without stopping in New York or Miami to be quarantined.
The proposed facility at Dulles Airport would allow horses to be flown to the Washington area without stopping in New York or Miami to be quarantined.
Wagering at Virginia’s now-two OTBs, and through advance deposit wagering companies licensed in the state, was strong in January.
Virginia-connected horses will be well represented on Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup undercard.
The Virginia Equine Alliance will open its second off-track betting facility January 11 in Richmond.
Hard-hitting Groomedforvictory earned over $700,000 on the track. Now retired to a Virginia farm, he’s getting the retirement and second career he deserves.
The Virginia Racing Commission Tuesday approved a second Richmond-area OTB as the state’s racing industry aims to revitalize its OTB network.
Tomorrow’s big card at Laurel Park includes five Virginia stakes, including the Bert Allen, named for trainer Ferris Allen’s late father.
Penny Chenery, Secretariat’s owner, has donated rare memorabilia from the early days of Meadow Stable to the event center on the grounds.
Dave Lermond will serve as the new executive secretary for the Virginia Racing Commission.
Virginia’s horsemen and breeders will offer a 25 percent bonus to owners of Virginia-breds who win anywhere in the mid-Atlantic through December 31.