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Colonial Downs | Full Card Expert Selections by Merv Huber-Calvo Race 1 OPTICAL ILLUSION (1) wheels back after six days, last seen finishing fourth at a similar level here at Colonial, but beaten less than two lengths by the winner. BARREL OF STOUT (6) has been second at the $16k maiden claiming level in his … Continue reading Colonial Downs Tip Sheet/Racing Analysis For Thursday August 22nd →

(NEW KENT, VA — 8/17/19) —- Despite the fact that Da Hoss Stakes winner Extravagant Kid was invading from Kentucky (via Toronto), the son of Kiss the Kid has strong Virginia ties with owner David Ross of DARRS Inc. who was instrumental in bringing racing back to the Commonwealth. Sheldon Russell rode the 6-year-old gelding … Continue reading Extravagant Kid, Mr. Jägermeister Capture Saturday Stakes At Colonial Downs →

Colonial Downs | Full Card Expert Selections by Merv Huber-Calvo Race 1 SWEETER SURPRISE (9) closed a lot of ground late in the race three-back in most recent jump race for trainer Jonathan Sheppard, who won an opening weekend steeplechase event. THAT’S THAT (3) finished ahead of top pick in that same race when second … Continue reading Colonial Down Tip Sheet/Racing Analysis For Saturday August 17th →

Colonial Downs | Full Card Expert Selections by Merv Huber-Calvo Race 1 PLAY CHARADES (2) showed no interest in running last time but would be very competitive in this event if he runs back to the form of his first two races. ROSE HAY ALL DAY (6) was a good third in debut before debacle … Continue reading Colonial Downs Tip Sheet/Racing Analysis For Friday August 16th →

The following appeared in the “Gaming Today” publication. August 14, 2019 3:01 AM by Steve Carp share NEW KENT, Virginia — If you’re going to dream, why not dream big? With the revival of thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, the new management envisions growing the product to where it can attain boutique status, similar to … Continue reading Colonial Downs Comes Back Strong →

(NEW KENT, VA —- 8/13/19) — Saturday’s card at Colonial Downs is topped by a pair of open stakes – the $100,000 Chesapeake Stakes for older runners on the main track and its turf counterpart, the $75,000 Da Hoss at 5 ½ furlongs on turf. The 10-race program kicks off at 5 PM. The Chesapeake, … Continue reading Dirt & Turf Sprint Stakes Highlight Saturday’s Colonial Downs Program →

NEW KENT, Va. (August 13, 2019) – Spearheaded by large fields, an influx of nationally-rated horsemen and strong reviews for both the dirt and turf courses, Colonial Downs officials are very encouraged by the overall results of the first week of Thoroughbred racing at the track in six years. The “Racing Revival” at Colonial was … Continue reading Colonial Downs Officials Enthused With First Week’s Results →

Colonial Downs | Full Card Expert Selections by Merv Huber-Calvo Race 1 MONEY IN THE BANK (4) made up good ground in debut effort after poor break; better start in here should position colt for winning effort. TETSU (5) shows good works in advance of debut for solid connections. BLESSED ARION (2) has run well … Continue reading Colonial Downs Racing Analysis/Tip Sheet For Thursday August 15 →

The following appeared in The Racing Biz and was written by Frank Vespe. You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Except when you do. And for Colonial Downs, that second chance arrived August 8 on a gorgeous summer evening, along with a festive crowd and a 10-race card with full fields … Continue reading Colonial Downs Gets Second Chance For First Impression →

Colonial Downs | Full Card Expert Selections – Saturday August 10th, 2019 Race 1 SILVER CRESCENT (1) was a close third in his domestic debut in a Monmouth race from which several in this field exit; stands to improve in second stateside start. HEPCAT (2) exits that same race and finished ahead of the top … Continue reading Colonial Downs Tip Sheet/Racing Analysis For Saturday August 10 →