Owners Of Virginia-Bred Or -Sired Horses Earn Nearly $300,000 In 2020 Bonuses
Nearly $300,000 in bonus monies was awarded to owners of Virginia-bred and -sired horses in 2020 courtesy of the Virginia Thoroughbred Association's (VTA) Mid-Atlantic Incentive program. A total of 57...
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‘They Are Horsemen First’: Three Different Starters, One Goal Across Virginia...
There are three types of pari-mutuel horse races that take place in Virginia — Thoroughbred/flat racing at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Standardbred/harness racing at Shenandoah Downs in Woodstock, and...
View ArticleVirginia-Certified Program Dispenses Record $1.77 Million In Awards In 2020
Virginia's Certified Residency program took another big step forward last year, paying out a record $1.77 million in rewards versus $1.35 a year prior despite a COVID-19 pandemic that limited racing...
View ArticleGrey Swallow, Hollywood Handsome To Stand At Willow Hill Equestrian In Virginia
Willow Hill Equestrian in Orange, Va. will add two new members to its stallion roster in 2021, in veteran Grey Swallow and newcomer Hollywood Handsome. Grey Swallow, the winner of the 2004 Irish Derby,...
View ArticleFour 2018 Virginia Yearling Futurity Participants Share $5,000 In Bonus Awards
Congratulations to four Virginia-bred/certified horses that competed in the 2018 Yearling Futurity, who will share a $5,000 bonus pool based on career earnings they accumulated through their recently...
View ArticleTickets To Colonial Downs Meet Go On Sale Monday
Live racing returns to Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County, Va., in July, August and September with premium tickets going on sale Monday, March 15. General admission and parking are free. The...
View ArticleNew Study Shows Virginia Horse Racing Industry Has $542.1 Million Economic...
“And they're off…” When it comes to the horse racing industry in Virginia and the economic impact it is generating, that's an appropriate metaphor. According to a newly released study, the industry...
View ArticleMATCH Series Set For 2021 Return On Preakness Weekend
Anticipation is building as the Mid-Atlantic Championships Series (MATCH) prepares for its return May 14-15 at Pimlico Race Course after a one-year hiatus. This year's MATCH Series, to be run at...
View ArticleVan Clief Steps Down As Virginia Racing Commission Chairman To Join HISA Board
Virginia Racing Commision (VRC) Chairperson D.G. Van Clief, Jr. announced today that he will be stepping away from his role with the VRC in order to serve on the board of the Federal Trade Commission's...
View ArticleVirginia-Certified Filly By Outwork Takes Grand Champion Honors At Virginia...
The annual Virginia Thoroughbred Association Yearling Futurity took place Sept. 8 at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds under clear skies, comfortable temperatures and $35,000 in prize money on the line....
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