*Story originally posted on nationalsteeplechaseassociation.com on 5/7/2025, written by Emma Cary, Photos courtesy of Douglas Lees* Photo Credit to Liz Callar Despite some ominous weather in Virginia, fan turnout was undeterred as the Virginia Gold Cup celebrated its 100th anniversary. Six races were on tap at Great Meadow Race Course… …Read More »

The Virginia Thoroughbred Association (VTA) has announced that Jill Byrne will take over as the organization\'s Executive Director. Debbie Easter will remain an integral part of the VTA but will now focus more time and energy on a wider range of industry initiatives with the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) of… …Read More »

The Old Dominion Hounds Point to Point was held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Ben Venue farm in Washington, Virginia. The exciting day of racing featured 10 races, including 3 races sanctioned by the National Steeplechase Association (NSA). Two of the point-to-point races had so many entries that they… …Read More »

Even though the day started misty and chilly, it turned out to be a beautiful, partly sunny day with temperatures in the upper 60s. Fans and patrons from throughout the Commonwealth and beyond came out to experience this historic event. The second race was named in honor of  R. Larry… …Read More »

~ High-profile trainers Bob Baffert, D. Wayne Lukas, and Ken McPeek all enter horses in historic Kentucky Derby qualifying race this Saturday, March 15 at Colonial Downs; Multiple Triple Crown race winning jockeys to ride this weekend ~ The race fields for the historic 2025 Virginia Derby and 2025 Virginia… …Read More »

The under tack show takes place May 13-15 starting at 8:00am in Timonium, MD. Monday, May 19th hips 1-274 will go to the ring. Tuesday, May 20th hips 275-550 will… …Read More »

The under tack show takes place April 6-12 starting at 8:00am each day in Ocala, Florida. The under tack show is as follows: April 6 hips 1-173 8:00am; April 7… …Read More »

It has been only 6 months since The Virginia Derby ran for the last time on the turf. The anticipation for the now dirt race is finally over. The Derby… …Read More »

The OBS two-year-old's in Training sale is March 11th through 13th. The under tack show takes place March 5-8 starting at 8:00am in Ocala, Florida. Tuesday, March 11th hips 1-272… …Read More »

Saturday, May 3, 2025 • 11 am Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia The VTA and VHBPA invite you to join your friends and fellow horsemen for the International… …Read More »