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The Colonial Downs Group’s request to obtain a license to operate Historical Horse Racing and live simulcast wagering at its next Rosie’s Gaming Emporium site was approved today at the Virginia Racing Commission meeting. The new Rosie’s complex will be located in South Richmond at the site of a former Kmart building on Midlothian Turnpike. … Continue reading More Live Racing Details Announced At May 22nd Virginia Racing Commission Meeting →

The following appeared in The Paulick Report May 21st Jump Start, the leading sire in the Mid-Atlantic region for the past five years, was euthanized the morning of Sunday, May 19 at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center due to complications from colitis. The dark bay son of A.P. Indy was 20. Standing at … Continue reading Mid-Atlantic Powerhouse Sire Jump Start Dies At Age 20 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →