Virginia Racing Commission Archives • The Racing Biz

Colonial Downs: Shift in days could bring challenges

by Nick Hahn | Dec 16, 2022 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 2 |

Its new owners are bullish about moving Colonial Downs to a Thursday-Saturday schedule, but they acknowledge the challenges ahead.

Colonial Downs to run 27 days in ’22

by Press Release | Dec 15, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Colonial Downs received Va. Racing Commission approval Wednesday to run 27 live days in 2022, up from 21 days this year.

Marsha Hudgins embracing unexpected VRC role

by Press Release | Jul 6, 2020 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

Marsha Hudgins didn’t think she was qualified to join the Virginia Racing Commission. But now that she’s on it, she’s diving in and embracing it.

Virginia Commission: Horses up, purses down at Colonial

by Nick Hahn | Jun 26, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The Virginia Racing Commission heard Thursday that Colonial Downs purses would be lower than in 2019 but that the horse population will be up.

Renaissance in racing: VRC lauds Colonial Downs season

by Nick Hahn | Oct 3, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The Va. Racing Commission Wednesday approved a fourth “Rosie’s Gaming Emporium” while lauding the rebirth of Colonial Downs.

Colonial Downs “good news story,” Byrne tells Commission

by Nick Hahn | Jul 11, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 2 |

With the last (or perhaps second to last) Virginia Racing Commission meeting before the meet complete, Colonial Downs moved one more step closer to its August meet.

Va. Racing Commission told of progress at Colonial Downs

by Nick Hahn | May 23, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 1 |

Va. Racing Commission told of progress at Colonial Downs The turf at Colonial Downs. Photo by Nick...

Commonwealth Derby, Oaks will not be run in 2018

by Nick Hahn | Apr 19, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

The Grade 3 Commonwealth Derby and Oaks – will be mothballed this year, possibly to return in ’19 at a reopened Colonial.

Va. Racing Commission talks new committees, racing venue

by Nick Hahn | Jun 7, 2017 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business | 0 |

At its June 6 meeting, the Virginia Racing Commission learned of a potential new racing venue in the state and formed two new committees to take a hard look at the industry’s future.