Virginia racing leaders find themselves at an impasse regarding Colonial’s 2014 season, and the cold weather has actually heated up this dispute.
Virginia’s horsemen today fired back at Colonial Downs, claiming that the track is seeking to ram an “industry killing” agreement down their throat.
Without an agreement in place on racing days for 2014, Colonial Downs will close several off-track betting facilities until a deal is struck.
The Virginia Racing Commission yesterday adopted a 2014 schedule for Colonial Downs that left precisely no one happy.
Colonial Downs and the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have reached an impasse over racing days.
