TUESDAY, 06 DECEMBER 2016 BY NSA STAFF Randy Rouse Photo by Douglas Lees Randall D. Rouse, a Virginia horseman who guided the National Steeplechase Association through some of its most challenging days in the 1970s and inaugurated one of the sport’s most important innovations, has been awarded the F. Ambrose Clark Award, American jump racing’s … Continue reading ROUSE HONORED WITH F. AMBROSE CLARK AWARD
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Virginia-Bred Queen Caroline Tries the Step Up to Graded Company in Keeneland’s Grade One Queen Elizabeth
Article Courtesy of the Bloodhorse Canadian Horse of the Year Catch a Glimpse heads a field of nine 3-year-old fillies for the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Presented by Lane’s End (gr. IT) at Keeneland Oct. 15. Gary Barber, Michael Ambler, and Windways Farm’s sophomore daughter of City Zip faces a rematch for the fourth time … Continue reading Virginia-Bred Queen Caroline Tries the Step Up to Graded Company in Keeneland’s Grade One Queen Elizabeth
Second Off Track Betting Location In Richmond Is Approved By Virginia Racing Commission
Tuesday, the Virginia Racing Commission approved the Virginia Equine Alliance’s request to open a second Off Track Betting Center in Richmond. The OTB will be in a restaurant called “Ponies & Pints”, and is located downtown in Shockoe Bottom at 110 North 18th Street, near the Farmer’s market area, train station, many restaurants and … Continue reading Second Off Track Betting Location In Richmond Is Approved By Virginia Racing Commission
OTBs To Open In Richmond – WRIC, Channel 8 Report
Click on the link below to see WIRC’s August 19th report on the opening of two new OTBs in the Richmond area. http://wric.com/2016/08/18/off-track-betting-returning-to-shockoe-bottom/
New Owners Bonus Announced for Virginia-Breds Beginning July 1
The Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association (VHBPA) and the Virginia Thoroughbred Association (VTA) today announced plans to implement a new Owner’s Bonus program that will reward owners of Virginia-bred horses that win an overnight race at Mid-Atlantic region racetracks. The new bonus program, slated to begin July 1st, will add a 25% bonus to the purse earnings of any Virginia-bred that wins an unrestricted overnight race at a Maryland, West Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, New York or … Continue reading New Owners Bonus Announced for Virginia-Breds Beginning July 1
Virginia Raised Horse Featured in Saturday’s “Big Cap”
One of the year’s biggest and most historic thoroughbred races is tomorrow (Saturday March 12) — the $1,000,000 Santa Anita Handicap — and one of the 9 entrants has a key tie to Virginia! General A Rod, with morning line odds of 4-1, was bred by the Hare Forest Farm (Anne & Dick Poulson) and … Continue reading Virginia Raised Horse Featured in Saturday’s “Big Cap”
Early March Madness Sees 3 Virginia-Breds Score Wins & 4 Earn Runner-Ups
The first week in March saw a trio of Virginia-bred horses reach the winners circle and for the second time in a week, another quartet finished second on the very same day…again! No Free Lunch started the month off with a four length win in a $10,700 claiming race at Ohio’s Mahoning Valley Racecourse. The 5 year old son of Successful Appeal was best in a field … Continue reading Early March Madness Sees 3 Virginia-Breds Score Wins & 4 Earn Runner-Ups
Recap from March 2nd Commission Meeting
Members of the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) provided updates on current and future projects at Wednesday’s (March 2nd) meeting of the Virginia Racing Commission, which took place in the Patrick Henry Building in downtown Richmond. In regards to live racing initiatives, VEA Executive Director Jeb Hannum informed commissioners that a lease to conduct thoroughbred racing beginning in … Continue reading Recap from March 2nd Commission Meeting
Longtime VTA Patron, Carolyn Rogers Passes
Carolyn Rogers, a longtime owner, breeder, buyer, seller, and patron of the Thoroughbred industry, died Feb. 14 in Leesburg, Va., at the age of 88. Just a day before, Rogers had cheered on her homebred Lovable Lady to a commanding four-length victory at Laurel Park in the fourth race. Carolyn Rogers, shown here courtesy of … Continue reading Longtime VTA Patron, Carolyn Rogers Passes
