The annual Virginia Thoroughbred Association Yearling Futurity took place September 8th at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds under clear skies, comfortable temperatures and $35,000 in prize money on the line. Four divisions were contested -- Virginia-bred/sired colts/gelding and fillies, and Virginia-certified colts/geldings and fillies --- and …Read More »

The following appeared in The Racing Biz on August 23 and was written by Frank Vespe. How fast was the dirt track at Colonial Downs Monday afternoon? The track played host to five dirt races and all five - a first-level allowance and four $100,000 stakes that are part …Read More »

Blue Mountain Therapy co-founder Clint Waddell introduces members of his staff to Virginia first lady Pamela Northam before touring the new location. Northam was visiting students and child care providers in Southwest Virginia. David Crigger | Bristol Herald Courier Blue Mountain Therapy co-founder Clint Waddell gives Virginia first lady …Read More »

Edit AUGUST 18, 2021 - Strong fields have been assembled for the four Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred Championships Series (MATCH) Monday, Aug. 23, at Colonial Downs, which returns to the series for the first time since 2001.The Virginia track will host four $100,000 stakes in each MATCH Series division …Read More »

When Colonial Downs ushered in thoroughbred racing in 1997, every race during that first meet was held on dirt since the track's signature Secretariat Turf Course was not yet ready for use. A year later, Penny Chenery cut a ceremonial ribbon to inaugurate the 180-foot wide grass surface …Read More »

Foxfield Fall Races happening Sunday, October 3! For more information, visit foxfieldraces.com Get Tickets …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 »

Participate in the 2022 Virginia Stallion Season Auction - Date TBD. Be on the lookout for updates via email and on vabred.org …Read More »

2022 Virginia Gold Cup - Date TBD Be on the lookout for more information via email and on vagoldcup.com …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 »