Dates Announced For 2018 Virginia-Bred Racing Series In Maryland; Trainer/Owner Bonus Program Added To The Series  The series of Virginia-bred or sired thoroughbred races in Maryland that has been so popular the past several years will return again in 2018 and will feature a new format. Previously, the three separate Saturday programs shared a combination …Read More »

Iselin’s, Keswick Stables and Audley Farm Top The List Of 2017 Leading Virginia Breeders     The list of top Virginia breeders by 2017 purse winnings has been announced, and horses bred by Mr. & Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin III led the way with $934,958 in earnings. Their American Dubai kicked off the year …Read More »

The following was written by Nick Hahn and appeared in The Racing Biz on April 12th. Call it a one-two punch. Governor Ralph Northam’s signing of House Bill 1609 that allows historical horse racing at Colonial Downs and satellite facilities is the second step of a Virginia Thoroughbred industry revitalization …Read More »

The following appeared in The Paulick Report April 10, 2018. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam on Monday signed House Bill 1609, Returning Horse Racing to the Commonwealth of Virginia. A statement from the governor’s office stated: The governor was pleased to sign this bill, which will enable the return of horse …Read More »

Champion mare was bought for $ 6 million at Keeneland November sale. By Eric Mitchell March 26, 2018 Multiple grade 1 winner Stellar Wind, who M.V. Magnier purchased for $6 million at the 2017 Keeneland November breeding stock sale, was exported to Ireland and will be bred to leading European …Read More »

Join us for cocktails in the Turf Club tent at Great Meadow Friday evening May 5th for the annual Virginia-Bred Awards Ceremony. Cocktails and the Awards Ceremony celebrating Virginia’s leading breeders, owners and trainers are from 5:00 P.M to 8:00 P.M. Come early for the Kentucky Oaks. Betting machines will …Read More »

You, your guests and fellow Virginia horsemen will enjoy all the Gold Cup races and festivities PLUS all the Kentucky Derby action direct from Churchill Downs in the VTA/VHBPA’s VIP Turf Club.  Located on Members Hill overlooking the paddock, our Turf Club will provide you with everything needed to enjoy …Read More »

The Virginia Thoroughbred Association and  the Virginia HBPA announced the following Virgnia-Bred/Sired/Certified racing schedule for 2018, pending Virginia Racing Commission approval at their April 18th meeting. A new $20,000 series bonus has been added for both trainers and owners. $10,000 will be awarded to the leading point earning trainer and owner …Read More »

NOTICE OF VIRGINIA RACING COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday April 18, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. STATE CORPORATION COMMISSION TYLER BUILDING COURTROOM B 1300 EAST MAIN STREET RICHMOND, VA 23219 The agenda will be posted as soon as it becomes available.Read More »