News
Gracie Bloodstock and Virginia-Certified Talent Shine at Saratoga
August 28, 2026
Middleburg-based bloodstock agent Chris Gracie showcases the power of the Virginia-Certified program at Saratoga with Forego Stakes (G1) contenders Book\'em Danno and Bring the Smoke, alongside his bloodstock connection to Travers Stakes (G1) hopeful Ocelli. Read Full Story …Read More »
Rising Star: Apprentice Jockey Taylor Kingsley
August 28, 2026
Apprentice jockey Taylor Kingsley secured her first career stakes victory aboard Quiet Street in the $100,000 Lady Erie Stakes for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. Raised in a racing family, Kingsley gained international experience riding flat races in Ireland before transitioning to the U.S. professional circuit. Now based in… …Read More »
JLARC Ag Best Management Practices Cost Share Program Survey
July 8, 2026
Your voice is needed regarding conservation on working farms!The Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) is currently evaluating the Agriculture Best Management Practices Cost Share Program, which is administered through your local Soil and Water Conservation District. As part of this review, they\'re asking farmers (which incluces horse farms)… …Read More »
Colonial Downs to Host its First All-Steeplechase Card in 13 Years
June 18, 2026
Colonial Downs, in collaboration with National Steeplechase Association, will host its first steeplechase-only race card in 13 years on Monday, June 29 --- capping off opening week festivities. The day features a special first post of 10:45 AM and will be highlighted by the renamed Theodora A. Randolph Stakes which… …Read More »
Colonial Downs Summer Meet to Feature 35 Stakes, Sunday Racing & Steeplechase Racing
June 12, 2026
With Virginia\'s summer racing season on the horizon, Frank Hopf, Senior Director of Racing Operations at Colonial Downs, has been busy preparing for the longest meet ever at Colonial Downs. The campaign will run from June 25 - September 7 with racing every Thursday thru Sunday afternoon. Featured returning flat… …Read More »
Events
KEENELAND YEARLINGS SALE | SEPTEMBER 14-26
Known as "The World's Yearling Sale" Keeneland kicks off in the sale's ring on Monday, September 14th. With 6 books and 12 sessions this sale offers 4,642 of the country's… …Read More »
FASIG-TIPTON NY BRED YEARLINGS SALE | AUGUST 16-17, 2026
Fasig-Tipton's yearlings continues at Saratoga Springs, New York in the sales paddocks the third week of August. Hips 301-400 will go to the ring on August 16th starting at 7:00pm.… …Read More »
Fasig-Tipton August Selected Yearlings Sale | August 10-11, 2026 Lexington, KY
Check back at a later date for the ring schedule. See the file below for all Virginia-bred and Virginia-Certified horses listed in the sale. Virginia Certified & Bred Horses ResultsDownload… …Read More »
Fasig-Tipton July Selected Yearlings Sale | July 14, 2026 Lexington, KY
The grand opening of the yearling sales season will take place in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Starting at 10:00am, 238 horses will make their way to the… …Read More »
2026 VBF/VTA Yearling Futurity | Wednesday, September 2
Due to the predicted heat index for Wednesday September 2nd, the Warrenton Horse Show management has been able to accommodate moving the Futurity up to an estimated 10:30 AM start...We… …Read More »







