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)
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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)
Rosie’s Simulcast Schedule
$65,000 in Purses Awarded During NSA Sanctioned Races at Old Dominion Hounds Point-To-Point
Originally posted on Nationalsteeplechase.com on 4/10/23, Written by Todd Marks Thanks as always to Douglas Lee for the exceptional photography. With substantial purse money on the line for the first time, Saturday’s Old Dominion Hounds Point to Point in Washington, Va., attracted some star National Steeplechase Association talent. And by day’s end Hall of Fame … Continue reading $65,000 in Purses Awarded During NSA Sanctioned Races at Old Dominion Hounds Point-To-Point
Colonial Downs Stall Applications 2023
Colonial Downs Simulcast Calendar April 2023
Driver Todd Warren Stays Hot at Shenandoah Downs; Trainer Betsy Brown is 4-for-4 Through Two Weeks of Action
(WOODSTOCK, VA —- 4/11/2023) — Driver Todd Warren continued his torrid start at the Shenandoah Downs inaugural spring racing season with another pair of driving hat tricks this past Saturday and Sunday — which followed a pair the weekend prior. Warren has accumulated 13 wins so far, four of which have come aboard two trotters … Continue reading Driver Todd Warren Stays Hot at Shenandoah Downs; Trainer Betsy Brown is 4-for-4 Through Two Weeks of Action
Annual Buring of Track gets Colonial Downs Ready for the Races
Originally Posted on Dailypress.com on 4/3/23, Written by Kim O’Brien Root NEW KENT — Colonial Downs set fire to its Secretariat Turf Course last week to prepare the racetrack for its summer horse racing season. The annual controlled burn prepares — and actually helps — the racing surface for the nine-week season, which is scheduled … Continue reading Annual Buring of Track gets Colonial Downs Ready for the Races
Rappahannock Hunt Point -to-Point Recap; First Live Racing of 2023
The Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point (PTP) Race took place over the weekend, and it was an exciting event for equestrian enthusiasts and fans of steeplechase racing. The race took place on Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Boston, Virginia. The Rappahannock Hunt is one of the oldest Point-to-Point races in Virginia, dating back to 1951 when the … Continue reading Rappahannock Hunt Point -to-Point Recap; First Live Racing of 2023
General Admission Ticketing Returns to Virginia Gold Cup on May 6
Horse racing, fancy hats, tailgating, spring fashions and Virginia hospitality highlightD.C.’s premier spring event THE PLAINS, Va., Feb. 21, 2023– One of the nation’s oldest and largest steeplechase events, the Virginia Gold Cup celebrates its 98th anniversary this year on Saturday, May 6, at Great Meadow in The Plains. Tickets are on sale and are quickly selling. As one of … Continue reading General Admission Ticketing Returns to Virginia Gold Cup on May 6
