Virginia
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.
Colonial Downs mount fees to be tops in region
The minimum fee earned by a jockey at Colonial Downs will be the highest in the Mid-Atlantic at $125.
Just like mom, Fionnbharr breaks maiden in second start
Second-timer Fionnbharr scored a 19-1 upset today at Laurel Park, following in the footsteps of her dam, multiple stake winner Embarr.
Free general admission announced at Colonial Downs
The upcoming meet at Colonial Downs will feature free general admission, and other options will be available this weekend.
Two decades on, memories of Victory Gallop still resonate
While he’s best known for spoiling Real Quiet’s Triple Crown bid, it was at Colonial Downs that the career of Victory Gallop began to take flight.
Colonial Downs launches bid for two more off-track facilities
Colonial Downs will seek referenda allowing it to operate wagering facilities in Danville and Dumfries, the latter in Northern Virginia.
Colonial Downs releases condition book, stakes schedule
Colonial Downs announced its stakes schedule and released its condition book Thursday.
Va. Racing Commission told of progress at Colonial Downs
The turf at Colonial Downs. Photo by Nick Hahn. The turf course has germinated back to green. Stone dust has been drawn from the dirt track. The new infield toteboard is set to arrive next week. Backstretch dorms are being refurbished. The summer...
One Go All Go Virginia-bred of the the year for 2018
The 2018 Virginia-bred awards – topped by One Go All Go – take place Friday at Great Meadow.
Colonial Downs newest NTRA member
Colonial Downs has joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the group announced.
Rosie’s-Colonial Downs opens for business
Rosie’s – the new gambling emporium at Colonial Downs – had its grand opening Tuesday morning.
At Colonial Downs, the lighting – and passing – of the torch
In the season of the comeback, Colonial Downs took another step towards its own yesterday with the burning of its turf course to promote new growth.
Allison De Luca tabbed as Colonial Downs race secretary
Industry veteran Allison De Luca will fill the role of racing secretary for the inaugural season at Colonial Downs.
Colonial Downs readying for summer return
The shape of the 2019 Colonial Downs meet is starting to come into focus, said general manager John Marshall.
Colonial Downs, HBPA pledge support to TAA
Colonial Downs and the Virginia HBPA horsemen’s group have agreed to contribute $15 per start to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
VTA stallion season auction set for Tuesday
The Virginia Thoroughbred Association (VTA) stallion season auction is set for Tuesday starting at 10:00 a.m.
Colonial Downs sets summer meeting for 2019
The Maryland Jockey Club stakes schedule, through Maryland Million day 2019, features 65 stakes, 13 graded, at Laurel and Pimlico.
River Gal “carries family forward” with Jamestown win
River Gal won the Jamestown Stakes today at Laurel Park, the latest in an equine family that’s been very good to Morgan’s Ford Farm.
Driver Sam Miller, 84, wins first race in nine years
Driver Sam Miller won a harness race at Shenandoah Downs on Sunday — the 84-year-old’s first win in nine years.
Altamura vanned off after Oakley victory
Three-year-old Altamura won her fourth consecutive race in the Oakley Stakes but was vanned off after taking a bad step in the gallop-out.
