The Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point was held Saturday March 14 at the Airlie Racecourse. It followed the Rappahannock Hunt March 7. Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, Warrenton’s meet was the final one this spring — the balance have been cancelled. Meets had been scheduled every weekend in March and April. Here is some of the action … Continue reading Scenes From The March 14 Warrenton Hunt At Airlie Racecourse
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Horse World Reacts To Worldwide Pandemic; Virginia Schedule Changes
The following was written by Betsy Burke Parker and appeared in Fauquier Times March 17. Postponing the Virginia Gold Cup was a no-brainer, race officials say. Finding a new date was a little harder to wrap their minds around. Though there are no known cases of COVID-19 in Virginia’s equestrian community, the horse world has … Continue reading Horse World Reacts To Worldwide Pandemic; Virginia Schedule Changes
Kentucky Derby Moved To Sept. 5 Due To Coronavirus
The GI Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled from May 2 to Sept. 5 and the GI Kentucky Oaks has been moved from May 1 to Sept. 4 due to the coronavirus, Churchill Downs announced Tuesday morning. The dates are contingent upon final approval from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission which is expected Mar. 19. CDI’s … Continue reading Kentucky Derby Moved To Sept. 5 Due To Coronavirus
Free Handicapping Contest Saturday at Virginia OTBs
Attention Horseplayers! Be sure to enter Saturday’s (March 14) FREE handicapping contest at the 4 VA-Horseplay OTBs at Breakers Sports Grille (Henrico), Ponies & Pints (Richmond), Buckets Bar & Grill (Chesapeake) and The Windmill OTB Sports Grill (Collinsville), and at Rosie’s Gaming Emporium at New Kent. Fill out an entry before 3 PM. Win your … Continue reading Free Handicapping Contest Saturday at Virginia OTBs
Scenes From Rappahannock Hunt Point-To-Point March 7; Warrenton Up Next
The Commonwealth’s spring Point-to-Point season kicked off at The Hill in Boston, Virginia this past Saturday. Thanks to photographer Douglas Lees, you’ll be able to see photos here of all the action that takes place this spring. The second meet is at the Airle Racecourse in Warrenton Saturday March 14 with the Warrenton Hunt’s Point-to-Point. … Continue reading Scenes From Rappahannock Hunt Point-To-Point March 7; Warrenton Up Next
Four Virginia-Breds Score Recent Wins; Three Compete In Stakes March 7
Four Virginia-bred horses reached the winners circle recently and another trio will be vying in stakes races around the country on March 7. A pair bred by Morgan’s Ford Farm won races in late February at Fair Grounds Racecourse in New Orleans. Chess Chief, a 4-year-old Into Mischief colt, was best by 4 3/4 lengths … Continue reading Four Virginia-Breds Score Recent Wins; Three Compete In Stakes March 7
Red Carpet Event To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Middleburg Spring Races
CONTACT INFORMATION: Greenhill Media, LLC. info@middleburglife.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Middleburg Life presents their first red carpet event to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Middleburg Spring Races Middleburg, Virginia // March 5, 2020 – Middleburg Life presents: Race to the Red Carpet! Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Middleburg Spring Races taking place at Glenwood Park on Saturday, April 18 … Continue reading Red Carpet Event To Celebrate 100th Anniversary Of Middleburg Spring Races
Three Key Derby Prep Races On Tap Sat. March 7 At VA-Horseplay OTBs & Rosie’s Gaming Sites
(NEW KENT, VA — 3/5/20) —- With only two months to go until Kentucky Derby Day, prep race action for three-year-old horses takes center stage this weekend plus, fans will have a chance to bet both the Derby and Kentucky Oaks weeks in advance. A trio of key graded stakes for three-year-olds is on tap … Continue reading Three Key Derby Prep Races On Tap Sat. March 7 At VA-Horseplay OTBs & Rosie’s Gaming Sites
Rappahannock Hunt Point-To-Point Kicks Off Spring Racing Action On March 7
In a sure sign that spring has arrived, Virginia’s annual Point-to-Point season kicks off this Saturday March 7 with the Rappahannock Hunt at The Hill in Boston, Virginia. Five races are on tap including the feature — a 1 1/4 miles Open Flat with a field of 14. Rosbrian Farm has four horses entered in … Continue reading Rappahannock Hunt Point-To-Point Kicks Off Spring Racing Action On March 7
Key Derby Prep, World’s Richest Horse Race & New Handicapping Contest Highlight Feb. 29 Events
The Kentucky Derby prep race scene reaches a new level Saturday (February 29) as Miami’s Gulfstream Park plays host to the Grade 2, $400,000 Fasig-Tipton Fountain of Youth Stakes — the biggest race for 3-year-olds so far this year. Twelve horses have entered and the stakes will finish off the program Saturday as Race 14 … Continue reading Key Derby Prep, World’s Richest Horse Race & New Handicapping Contest Highlight Feb. 29 Events
