Study Highlights the Economic Benefits of Horse Breeding and Racing  Throughout the State  RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12, 2021 - “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,  …Read More »

Thoroughbred Racing's Triple Crown Series returns to its normal date pattern this year after a 2020 season that saw Covid-related issues force the Kentucky Derby and Preakness to run in fall, and without spectators. The Kentucky Derby kicks off the Series May 1, followed by the Preakness on …Read More »

The following appeared on Horse Racing Nation March 27 and was written by Ron Flatter. Extravagant Kid is a Kentucky-bred horse owned by Virginia businessman David Ross, who also is President of the Virginia HBPA. Extravagant Kid won the Grade 1, $1 million Al Quoz Sprint Stakes in Dubai …Read More »

Weekend #2 of the spring Point-to-Point season took place at the Salem Course in Upperville March 20 with the Piedmont Fox Hounds Point-to-Point which featured seven races. A total of 42 horses participated. Below are pictures from the festivities courtesy of Douglas Lees, who graciously provides …Read More »

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UPDATE: 2021 Virginia Gold Cup  May 29, 2021 vagoldcup.com 2021 Virginia Gold Cup Moved to May 29; Will Allow Spectators …Read More »

Click below for the a schedule of 2021 Stakes: 2021 Colonial Downs Stakes Schedule 2021 Colonial Downs Racing Season July 19 - September 1, 2021 Colonial Downs Racetrack, New Kent, Virginia …Read More »

2021 VTA Yearling Futurity (tentative) September 7, 2021 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Warrenton Horse Shows Grounds, Warrenton, Virginia …Read More »

2021 Warrenton Horse Show September 1-5, 2021 Warrenton Horse Show Grounds, Warenton, Virginia …Read More »

International Gold Cup Races Saturday, October 23 Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia (540) 347-2612 vagoldcup/intl/race-day-information.com …Read More »