UPDATED: Centrique Scores a Double, VA-bred Wins by Daylight
UPDATE: Virginia-bred Dream Voyage wins over a mile at Penn
The Firestone-bred Dream Voyage, a 4-year-old filly by Mizzen Mast out of the Theatrical mare Stage Dream, took connections Pamela Arnola and Janice Stuck into the winner’s circle on January 8 at Penn National. Trained by Arnold, Dream Voyage won the mile claimer by 1 1/2 lengths for her second career win.
Firestone-bred Dream Voyage won by a 1/2 lengths at Penn National on Jan. 8. Photo courtesy of BND… Continue reading
Winners of the 2014 Virginia Breeders Awards
ANNOUNCEMENT: DON’T FORGET TO REGISTER YOUR VIRGINIA STALLIONS BY JANUARY 31. YOU CAN FIND INSTRUCTIONS ONLINE HERE.
Did you know? Although there is no live racing at Colonial Downs this year, the Virginia Breeders Fund continues to operate year-round and pay out for winners anywhere in the US!
The Fund is a financial incentive program to encourage Thoroughbred breeding in Virginia, funded by a 1 percent take-out of all live and simulcast pari-mutuel wagering conducted in the… Continue reading
Congress Passes 2014 Tax Extender
Congress in December passed the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 (H.R. 5771) which extends for 2014 tax provisions that benefit the horse industry. Many of the impacted provisions originally expired or were reduced at the close of 2013 (such as three-year depreciation for racehorses purchased or started in 2014). Under the new bill, these provisions are live until December 31, 2014 and expired on January 1.
The following provisions were extended:
179 Expense Deduction, which under the new legislation… Continue reading
Virginia-bred Holiday Winners
The Ned Evans-bred Union Prayer won a mile and 1/16 allowance at Gulfstream on December 23, finishing strong to win by a clear length. The 3-year-old daughter of Dixie Union out of the Pleasant Tap mare Pleasant Lyrics is owned by Los Samanes LLC and trained by Gustavo Delgado. This was her second lifetime win out of six starts.
Union Prayer won an allowance at Gulfstream on December 23. Photo courtesy Leslie Martin
Then, two days later, the Lazy Lane-bred… Continue reading
Part of Evans Estate Sells for $2.2 Million
John D. Nissley and family of Catlett have purchased 405 acres of Ned Evan’s Spring Hill Farm estate for $2.2 million. The land, known as the Melrose tract, runs between Routes 602 and 747 and made up about one-sixth of the farm.
The Nissley family run large dairy and crop operations in southern Fauquier.
You may read the entire story at Fauquiernow.com.
