Marsha Hudgins embracing unexpected VRC role
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.
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Tag: Virginia Racing Commission
Virginia Commission: Horses up, purses down at Colonial
The Virginia Racing Commission heard Thursday that Colonial Downs purses would be lower than in 2019 but that the horse population will be up.
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Renaissance in racing: VRC lauds Colonial Downs season
The Va. Racing Commission Wednesday approved a fourth “Rosie’s Gaming Emporium” while lauding the rebirth of Colonial Downs.
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Colonial Downs “good news story,” Byrne tells Commission
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.
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Va. Racing Commission told of progress at Colonial Downs
Va. Racing Commission told of progress at Colonial Downs The turf at Colonial Downs. Photo by Nick...
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Commonwealth Derby, Oaks will not be run in 2018
The Grade 3 Commonwealth Derby and Oaks – will be mothballed this year, possibly to return in ’19 at a reopened Colonial.
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Va. Racing Commission talks new committees, racing venue
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.
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Virginia commission approves second OTB
The Virginia Racing Commission Tuesday approved a second Richmond-area OTB as the state’s racing industry aims to revitalize its OTB network.
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Va. Racing Commission chooses Dave Lermond as chief exec
Dave Lermond will serve as the new executive secretary for the Virginia Racing Commission.
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VRC chief Bernie Hettel to step down
Virginia Racing Commission executive secretary Bernie Hettel will step down, probably by the end of March, the Commission announced.
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Colonial Downs to sell off OTB properties
Colonial Downs announced it would sell off the properties of its former OTBs, marking what the company called “the end of an era for Virginia horse racing.”
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TwinSpires’ Virginia license suspended
The Virginia Racing Commission has suspended TwinSpires’ license to conduct advance deposit wagering there because of the company’s refusal to pay money it owes.
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