Colonial Downs will play host to 5 MATCH Series races on Saturday August 15. Here are the respective divisions and races in New Kent: *3-Year-Old & Up Fillies/Mares Turf Division: $100,000 Old Nelson Stakes at 1 1/8 miles on turf *3-Year-Old Sprint Dirt Division: $100,000 Victory Gallop Stakes at 7 furongs *3-Year-Old & Up Fillies/Mares … Continue reading MATCH Series Returns With Expanded Schedule In 2020 To Include Colonial Downs
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‘Rosie’s Gives Back’ Hosts Bed Build For Children On Saturday
Volunteers to Assemble Wooden Beds at New Kent Racetrack Richmond, VA – January 16, 2020 – Volunteers from Colonial Downs Group, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium and the Henrico County chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace, a national nonprofit organization, will be joining forces at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County this Saturday, January 18 from … Continue reading ‘Rosie’s Gives Back’ Hosts Bed Build For Children On Saturday
Colonial Downs Race Caller Jason Beam Has His Mojo Back
The following appeared on Bloodhorse.com January 13 and was written by Byron King. Jason Beam was the race caller at this past summer’s thoroughbred meet at Colonial Downs. Jason was a frequent announcer in 2019 after battles with anxiety and depression. Athough the Beemie Awards are still days away, the jokes for the Jan. 17 … Continue reading Colonial Downs Race Caller Jason Beam Has His Mojo Back
Virginia Racing Commission Eliminates License Fees For Racing Participants Beginning In 2020
Richmond, VA — In an effort to ease the financial burden of horsemen racing in multiple jurisdictions and encourage more horsemen to participate in the Commonwealth, the Virginia Racing Commission voted unanimously to eliminate license fees beginning on January 1, 2020. The license forms and instructions may be downloaded from our website by clicking on “Virginia … Continue reading Virginia Racing Commission Eliminates License Fees For Racing Participants Beginning In 2020
Virginia Wagering Handle On Horse Racing Tops $1 Billion In 2019
Total Virginia pari-mutuel handle on horse racing for 2019 exceeded $1 billion for the first time ever thanks to the implementation of Historical Horse Racing terminals at four Rosie’s Gaming Emporium sites across the Commonwealth. That, combined with on line betting handle from four partner providers, handle at four VA-Horseplay Off Track Betting (OTB) Centers, … Continue reading Virginia Wagering Handle On Horse Racing Tops $1 Billion In 2019
Starter Reward Program Returns For Virginia’s Spring Point-To-Point Series
The Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) announced it will fund a starter reward program for Virginia’s spring Point-to-Point race season for a second straight year. The well received initiative began in 2019 and helped increase participation in the two month series. The 2020 schedule begins March 7 with the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point and concludes April 26 … Continue reading Starter Reward Program Returns For Virginia’s Spring Point-To-Point Series
Secretariat’s 50th Birthday Celebration Set For March 28 At The Meadow Event Park
MARK YOUR CALENDAR SECRETARIAT 50TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION TAKES PLACE MARCH 28, 2020 AT THE MEADOW EVENT PARK 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 … Continue reading Secretariat’s 50th Birthday Celebration Set For March 28 At The Meadow Event Park
Six Millionaires Including Sadler’s Joy Among Invitees To Pegasus World Cup Turf
The following appeared in The Paulick Report January 5. Pegasus World Cup Day at Miami’s Gulfstream Park, scheduled for Saturday January 25, traditionally is the first major stakes race day of the year. Gulfstream will host 9 stakes on the card, 6 of which are graded. Headline event is the $3 million Pegasus World Cup … Continue reading Six Millionaires Including Sadler’s Joy Among Invitees To Pegasus World Cup Turf
How To R-E-A-P Rewards At The Racetrack/OTB
The following appeared on the website www.usracing.com. Happy New Year to all horseplayers! This piece is a refresher of sorts as 2020 begins and Derby prep races start populating schedules at tracks around the country. Virginia has 8 different simulcast facilities where fans can watch & wager action every day and evening. VA Horseplay OTBs … Continue reading How To R-E-A-P Rewards At The Racetrack/OTB
Tracksmith, 4th In The 2019 Virginia Derby, Wins Woodchopper Stakes
Kentucky-bred Tracksmith, who finished 2 1/2 lengths behind English Bee in the 2019 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, captured the Woodchopper Stakes December 28 at Fair Grounds. The field included Belmont Stakes winner Sir Winston. Since finishing 4th in Virginia’s Derby, Tracksmith also has seconds in both the Grade 3 Commonwealth Stakes and Jefferson Cup … Continue reading Tracksmith, 4th In The 2019 Virginia Derby, Wins Woodchopper Stakes
