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Shenandoah Downs To Host “Pink Power” Event Sat. Sept. 30; VA Breeder’s Fund Races Begin 

Shenandoah Downs will host its annual “Pink Power” Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser this Saturday September 30 as the Woodstock oval enters weekend three of its seven-week fall harness racing campaign.  Monies collected through a raffle featuring a Booze Wagon and other great prizes will benefit the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Harrisonburg, VA chapter. Four divisions … Continue reading Shenandoah Downs To Host “Pink Power” Event Sat. Sept. 30; VA Breeder’s Fund Races Begin 

Rosie’s gaming Emporium Now Open in Emporia, VA

Originally Posted on Rosiesgaming.com on 9/25/2023 Grand Opening celebrations included donation of $25,000 to local non-profit organizations. At a ceremonial outdoor ribbon cutting, Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) (NASDAQ: CHDN) announced om Monday that Rosie’s Gaming Emporium (“Rosie’s) is now open in Emporia. Rosie’s, located on West Atlantic Street and convenient to Interstate 95, features 150 … Continue reading Rosie’s gaming Emporium Now Open in Emporia, VA

New Shenandoah Downs Outrider Devan Miller Enjoys the Passion Her Job Brings  

Racing at Shenandoah Downs took on a whole new look this past weekend. The Blue Ridge and Alleghany mountain ranges still surround the charming half-mile oval in Woodstock and a dozen or so races still take place every Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Fans, both on track and off, witnessed a big gray horse and young … Continue reading New Shenandoah Downs Outrider Devan Miller Enjoys the Passion Her Job Brings  

A Pair of Timbercreek Farm’s Virginia-Certified Fillies dominate the 2023 Virginia Breeders Fund Yearling Futurity

The 22nd annual Virginia Breeders Fund Yearling Futurity was held September 5 at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds which again saw solid participation from over twenty different breeders who were competing for $40,000 in awards. The prize money was distributed that day in each of four classes — VA-Bred/Sired yearling colts/geldings, VA-Bred/Sired yearling fillies, VA-Certified colts/geldings … Continue reading A Pair of Timbercreek Farm’s Virginia-Certified Fillies dominate the 2023 Virginia Breeders Fund Yearling Futurity

$10,000 Open Trot Headlines Shenandoah Downs’ Fall Season Opening Weekend

Shenandoah Downs will open its eighth annual fall racing season in the heart of Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley this weekend with a pair of twelve race cards scheduled to go to post at 1 PM both Saturday September 16 and Sunday September 17. The 7-week season will continue thru October 29.   All dozen races on Saturday’s … Continue reading $10,000 Open Trot Headlines Shenandoah Downs’ Fall Season Opening Weekend

Shenandoah Downs Prepares to Usher In 7-Week Fall Harness Racing Season this Saturday September 16

Shenandoah Downs will open its eighth fall season of pari-mutuel harness racing on Saturday September 16 at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds in Woodstock and continue its 7-week “Harness the Mountain Magic” campaign through October 29. Racing will take place every Saturday and Sunday at 1 PM. The track conducted a 7-week spring meet for the … Continue reading Shenandoah Downs Prepares to Usher In 7-Week Fall Harness Racing Season this Saturday September 16

Colonial Downs Season Draws to a Close with Virginia Derby Running

Originally posted on Richmond.com on September 9th, written by Savanah Reger For jockey Kendrick Carmouche, all he could do was smile. “I got a big one in Virginia,” Carmouche said. “I’m a proud man. It’s about time.” Integration, in the 20th running of the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs in New Kent, entered with 6-1 odds, sitting him … Continue reading Colonial Downs Season Draws to a Close with Virginia Derby Running