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THE FIRESTONES RACED 17 GRADE/GROUP 1 WINNERS, INCLUDING GENUINE RISK. The following appeared at Bloodhorse.com July 12 and was written by Eric Mitchell. Lifelong horseman, accomplished owner/breeder, and Eclipse Award leading owner of 1980 Bertram Robert Firestone died July 12 in West Palm Beach, Fla., following a rapid deterioration of his health in the past week, … Continue reading Prominent Owner/Breeder Bert Firestone Dies at 89 →

Virginia’s new harness Certified Residency program got off to a flying start June 22 when the first two graduates of the 2019 foal crop to make their career debuts each got to the winners circle at Monticello Raceway. KJ Hunter and KJ Unreal — both 2-year-old pacers — were best in their respective $3,900 conditioned … Continue reading Virginia’s New Harness Residency Program Kicks Off In Style at Monticello Raceway →

Summer racing season is almost here! The 2021 Colonial Downs 7-week meet gets underway July 19 and continues every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday through September 1 in New Kent with a 1:45 PM post time. There are many big events planned including Virginia Derby Day (September 1), MATCH Series Day (August 23), Virginia-Bred Stakes Day … Continue reading Colonial Downs Summer Racing Season Promotional Giveaway Days →

Summer offers horse players plenty of big stakes races to enjoy every weekend and with high level meets at Saratoga and Del Mar both opening in July, there is no shortage of big events to choose from. Colonial Downs ushers in its third season of thoroughbred racing under ownership of the Colonial Downs Group on … Continue reading Summer Stakes Lineup at Colonial Downs, Saratoga & Elsewhere →

Congratulations to David Ross’s Extravagant Kid, who had a nice third place finish in the Group I Kings Stand Stakes June 15 at Royal Ascot in Berkshire, England. The 8-year-old Kiss The Kid gelding finished less than two lengths behind the victorious Oxted in a five furlong straight sprint. Extravagant Kid was one of two … Continue reading Leading Colonial Downs Owner David Ross’s Extravagant Kid Thrives In Dubai, Royal Ascot →

The 96th running of the Virginia Gold Cup Races took place May 29th at Great Meadow Racecourse in The Plains and it was great to see fans back at the venue after back-to-back events in 2020 without spectators due to the Covid pandemic. Tailgating socials were set up all around the rail and perimeter areas … Continue reading Scenes From The Virginia Gold Cup Races At Great Meadow →

When Colonial Downs begins its third season of thoroughbred racing under the ownership of the Colonial Downs Group on July 19, fans will see a new face on camera who provides selections and insight into each upcoming race from the paddock area.  Jessica Paquette, long time handicapper at Suffolk Downs and most recently Sam Houston, … Continue reading Former Suffolk Downs On-Air Handicapper Jessica Paquette to Handle Same Duties at Colonial Downs →

The 101st edition of the Middleburg Spring Races took place Saturday May 1st at Glenwood Park on a picture perfect afternoon. A total of $220,000 in purse monies were distributed between eight hurdle and timber steeplechase races including the featured $75,000 Temple Gwathmey Stakes (Gr. 2). Enthusiastic fans and tailgaters were allowed to attend, though … Continue reading The “Scene” At Middleburg Spring Races From May 1; Fans & Tailgaters Return →