The biggest horse racing event of the year is this coming Saturday May 6 — and for the first time ever, there are 14 different places that Virginians can wager the Kentucky Derby! Fans can bet the “Run for the Roses” at any of the six Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums in New Kent, Richmond, Hampton, Dumfries, … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Preview: Virginia Affiliated Horses Leading the Charge into the “Run for the Roses”
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Amy Moore and the Lifeboats that Led to Forte
With the shuttering of Colonial Downs after the 2013 summer racing season, racing opportunities for Virginia horsemen reverted to their pre-live, out-of-state, racing days with the export of starts across state lines. Meanwhile, through account and off-track wagering, purse money was still being generated, intended for incentives to slow the erosion of Virginia’s once massive … Continue reading Amy Moore and the Lifeboats that Led to Forte
Spring Racing in Middleburg, VA, Grand National Recap
Originally posted on Nationalsteeplechase.com, on 4/26/2023, Written by Tod Marks Snap Decision, Andi’amu shine at Middleburg while Monbeg Stream scores in the Grand National Trainer Leslie Young had another banner day while two of the NSA’s biggest names made their seasonal bows with an exclamation point. The stars came out for last Saturday’s Middleburg and … Continue reading Spring Racing in Middleburg, VA, Grand National Recap
Virginia Thoroughbred Owner Marshall Dowell Passes Away at 77
The Virginia horse industry sends deep condolences to family and friends of Marshall Dowell, 77, who departed this world Thursday, April 27, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Claude Melvin Dowell; mother, Mary Elizabeth “Brown” Dowell; and brother, Claude “Melvin” Dowell, Jr. Marshall is survived by his daughter Kimberly Dowell; son, … Continue reading Virginia Thoroughbred Owner Marshall Dowell Passes Away at 77
Shenandoah Downs to Offer Kentucky Derby Betting For the First Time Ever on Saturday May 6
The biggest horse racing event of the year is this coming Saturday May 6 — and for the first time ever, Shenandoah Downs will hold a Kentucky Derby party in conjunction with its harness race card and offer betting on the big race. The regular Saturday harness program will begin at a special time of … Continue reading Shenandoah Downs to Offer Kentucky Derby Betting For the First Time Ever on Saturday May 6
Where to Bet The Kentucky Derby in Virginia on Saturday May 6
The biggest horse racing event of the year is this coming Saturday May 6 — and for the first time ever, there are 14 different places that Virginians can wager the $3 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve! Fans can bet the “Run for the Roses” at any of the six Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums … Continue reading Where to Bet The Kentucky Derby in Virginia on Saturday May 6
New-and-Improved Foxfield Races, Returning to Charlottesville, VA (4/29/23)
Originally posted on Nationalsteeplechase.com on 4/28/2023, Written by Tod Marks Home to presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Monroe, as well as the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va., nestled in the Eastern foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, will host the new-and-improved Foxfield meet. Over the past several years, the facility has undergone major improvements to … Continue reading New-and-Improved Foxfield Races, Returning to Charlottesville, VA (4/29/23)
Secretariat Statue to Stop at Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock May 13 En Route to the Preakness
Fifty years ago this May, Secretariat — arguably the greatest horse of all time — kicked off his dominating sweep of the Triple Crown. “Big Red”, who was bred and raised in Doswell, Virginia at the Meadow Farm, rolled through the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes in 1973 — in record setting times that … Continue reading Secretariat Statue to Stop at Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock May 13 En Route to the Preakness
Former NFL Player Oscar Johnson Jr. Scores First Harness Training Wins Ever at Shenandoah Downs
Former NFL player Oscar Johnson Jr. got his first pari-mutuel win ever as a trainer at Shenandoah Downs this past Saturday (April 22) with Dr. Scott Woogen’s pacer KJ Erich, then four races later — albeit the next afternoon — struck again with Woogen’s Just A Passenger in Sunday’s fourth. Johnson has been involved with … Continue reading Former NFL Player Oscar Johnson Jr. Scores First Harness Training Wins Ever at Shenandoah Downs
Spring Racing Returns to Northern Virginia in The Loudoun Point-to-Point (4/23/2023)
The Loudoun Point-to-Point race took place on Sunday April 23 in Leesburg VA, the staple point-to-point event was a massive success both for Loudoun County and the Virginia Equine industry. Fans from all over the Washington D.C. and Northern Virginia area came out to enjoy the races! The scene was set with traditional derby hats … Continue reading Spring Racing Returns to Northern Virginia in The Loudoun Point-to-Point (4/23/2023)
