(Doswell, VA) – On March 30, 1970, a legend was born. A fiery red colt named Secretariat took his first breath in a foaling shed at Christopher Chenery’s Meadow Stable in Caroline County, Virginia. In 1973, he left the world breathless with his spectacular and incomparable Triple Crown. Those three track records remain unbroken, and … Continue reading A Milestone at The Meadow – Secretariat’s 50th Birthday Celebration on 3/28
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Four-Pack Of Derby Prep Stakes Are On Tap Presidents Day Weekend
Kentucky Derby prep race season heats up this coming President’s Day holiday weekend with a four pack of stakes for three-year-olds on tap at tracks around the country. The annual “Run for the Roses” will be held Saturday May 2 at Churchill Downs and this year, Virginians will have nine different sites they can place … Continue reading Four-Pack Of Derby Prep Stakes Are On Tap Presidents Day Weekend
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Available This Weekend, Feb. 7-9
The Kentucky Derby Future wager (Pool #2) is available to bet on Friday February 7 – Sunday February 9. The “Run For The Roses” may not be until May 2, but racing fans can bet the action way in advance this weekend at any of the VA-Horseplay OTBs — at Breakers, Ponies & Pints, Buckets … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Future Wager Available This Weekend, Feb. 7-9
Largest Rosie’s Jackpot, $390,116.95, Hit in Richmond Today, February 6, 2020
Largest Rosie’s Jackpot, $390,116.95, Hit in Richmond Today, February 6, 2020 A local man won the largest jackpot in Rosie’s history on a $25 spin at the Richmond Rosie’s on Thursday afternoon. Baron Rene Diaz-Reyez celebrated with his family, who joined him at Rosie’s after hearing about his good fortune. The previous record Rosie’s jackpot … Continue reading Largest Rosie’s Jackpot, $390,116.95, Hit in Richmond Today, February 6, 2020
Renovations At Middleburg Training Center Near The Finish Line
If you haven’t been to the Middleburg Training Center in recent times, you may not recognize it today — in a good way! The 149 acre facility in Loudoun County is nearing the finish line of a multi-million dollar upgrade courtesy of owner Chuck Kuhn, a Purcelville, Virginia businessman who purchased the property in 2017. … Continue reading Renovations At Middleburg Training Center Near The Finish Line
Colonial Downs Expands Schedule to Run 18 Race Dates in 2020; Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets Now on Sale for Meet Beginning July 23; General Admission Remains Free NEW KENT, Va. (February 3, 2020) – Live racing returns to Colonial Downs in New Kent County in July and August with premium tickets going on sale today. General admission and parking are free. The best thoroughbred horses from around the country … Continue reading Colonial Downs Expands Schedule to Run 18 Race Dates in 2020; Tickets Now on Sale
Virginia’s 2020 Live Horse Racing Event Schedule Is Filling Up
As the 2020 calendar rolls into Super Bowl weekend and Derby prep race season, live horse racing events in Virginia may seem like a ways off, but the kickoff event is just weeks away. Action in the Commonwealth’s spring Point-to-Point race season kicks off March 7. For the second straight year, the Virginia Equine Alliance … Continue reading Virginia’s 2020 Live Horse Racing Event Schedule Is Filling Up
Derby Prep Race Action Heats Up Saturday Feb. 1 With Three Graded Stakes
The following appeared in The Paulick Report January 30th. Race fans can enjoy a trio of graded stakes for 3-year-olds that include the $250,000 Withers Stakes (Gr. 3) at Aqueduct, the $250,000 Holy Bull Stakes (Gr. 3) at Gulfstream and the $100,000 Robert B. Lewis Stakes (Gr. 3) at Santa Anita! Fans can bet at … Continue reading Derby Prep Race Action Heats Up Saturday Feb. 1 With Three Graded Stakes
Study: Colonial Downs Revival Will Generate Thousands Of Jobs, $445 Million In Economic Impact
The following appeared in The Paulick Report January 28 A new economic study has found that the investment in Virginia by the Colonial Downs Group, consisting of the Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County and Rosie’s gaming facilities statewide, will support thousands of new jobs and generate millions in additional tax revenue to the … Continue reading Study: Colonial Downs Revival Will Generate Thousands Of Jobs, $445 Million In Economic Impact
Debbie Easter Column: Don’t Forget About Horses & Farms When Considering Gaming Legislation
The following editorial from Virginia Thoroughbred Association Executive Director Debbie Easter appeared in the Richmond Times Dispatch January 24th. Members of various horse organizations in the state may be called upon next week to contact their legislative representatives in an effort to help preserve and grow the native horse racing industry along with other equine … Continue reading Debbie Easter Column: Don’t Forget About Horses & Farms When Considering Gaming Legislation
