Superstar harness horse Foiled Again, who competed and won at Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock, Virginia last fall as part of a national Farewell Tour, will return to the Valley on Saturday September 14th for a promotional appearance that will help kick off the fourth pari-mutuel race season. The Dragon Again gelding, now 15, ended his … Continue reading Superstar Horse Foiled Again To Make Promotional Appearance At Shenandoah Downs
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Triumphant Return For Catholic Boy In Dixie Stakes
The following appeared in Bloodhorse.com and was written by Meredith Daughtery. Catholic Boy is trained by native Virginian Jonathan Thomas, whose father John Dale Thomas is the Virginia Equine Alliance Track Superintendent. Tucked safely away in his stall, insulated from Preakness Day crowds and the reverberating bass of infield celebrations, the only sounds Catholic Boy heard … Continue reading Triumphant Return For Catholic Boy In Dixie Stakes
War of Will Punches Back With Preakness Win
The following appeared in Bloodhorse.com and was written by Claire Crosby. When the horse they call “WOW” flashed beneath the finish line May 18 in the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes (G1) at old Pimlico Race Course, the racing world was thrilled by the scintillating turn of events on a Triple Crown trail that has been both … Continue reading War of Will Punches Back With Preakness Win
Maryland Jockey Club Reports Record Preakness Weekend
The following appeared on Bloodhorse.com. While the 2019 Preakness Stakes (G1) field lacked any of the first four horses to reach the wire in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1), horseplayers had plenty of interest in the Baltimore classic. Perhaps the debate that followed the disqualification of Maximum Security from victory in the … Continue reading Maryland Jockey Club Reports Record Preakness Weekend
Shelly Island, Owned By Virginia Vet Douglas Daniels, Kicks Off Preakness Card With A Win
Congratulations to Virginia horse owner Douglas Daniels, whose three-year-old gelding Shelly Island kicked off Preakness day festivities at Pimlico with a big win the first race! The son of Caleb’s Posse was best in a $37,000 maiden claiming event that featured 13 horses. Shelly Island was in eighth at the 3/8ths mark, moved to fifth … Continue reading Shelly Island, Owned By Virginia Vet Douglas Daniels, Kicks Off Preakness Card With A Win
War Of Will Draws The Rail Again In Preakness; Improbable Favored at 5-2
The following appeared in The Paulick Report May 16th. There are 10 places/ways to bet the Preakness action in Virginia this year — at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium at Colonial Downs in New Kent and in Vinton, and at the four VA-Horseplay Off Track Betting Centers in the state at Breakers Sports Grille in Henrico, Ponies … Continue reading War Of Will Draws The Rail Again In Preakness; Improbable Favored at 5-2
Bridles & Boots Fundraiser Set For May 18th At Dream Catchers In Toano
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia – It’s that time of year to leave the wingtips and heels in the closet, don boots and head for a special evening of fun at Dream Catchers at the Cori Sikich Therapeutic Riding Center. The nonprofit’s 2019 Bridles & Boots is being held Saturday, May 18, beginning at 5 p.m. at Dream … Continue reading Bridles & Boots Fundraiser Set For May 18th At Dream Catchers In Toano
100 Years Ago: Virginia’s Audley Farm Preserves Memory Of First Triple Crown Winner Sir Barton
The following appeared in The Paulick Report May 14th. It was a hundred years ago that Sir Barton became the first horse to sweep what would become to be known as the Triple Crown. A small colt, Sir Barton won the Kentucky Derby (G1) in his first start as a 3-year-old, and then the Preakness … Continue reading 100 Years Ago: Virginia’s Audley Farm Preserves Memory Of First Triple Crown Winner Sir Barton
16 Harness Racing Days Scheduled In Virginia In 2019
The fourth annual Shenandoah Downs harness racing season will include ten pari-mutuel race dates in 2019 and a pair of non-betting events (pending approval from the Virginia Racing Commission) The Shenandoah County Fair will play host to four non-betting cards as well. Pacers and trotters will return to the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, Virginia … Continue reading 16 Harness Racing Days Scheduled In Virginia In 2019
Pictures/Recap Of Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Opening In Vinton May 9th
Colonial Downs held a grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting at their newest Rosie’s Gaming Emporium site — in Vinton, just minutes from downtown Roanoke — on May 9th. The Vinton Rosie’s is located at the same site as the former Colonial Downs Off Track Betting Center — off Route 24 west behind McDonalds at … Continue reading Pictures/Recap Of Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Opening In Vinton May 9th
