Monthly Archives: July 2021

Virginia Equine Veterinarian, Owner Dr. Doug Daniels Elected National HBPA President

Horse owner and equine veterinarian Dr. Doug Daniels has been elected president of the National Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association, which represents thoroughbred racing owners and trainers through affiliates in a number of states.

Daniels, who was unopposed for the National HBPA presidency, has been vice president of the Virginia HBPA and a member of the National HBPA’s executive committee since 2019. He succeeds Leroy Gessmann, who had been president since 2015. In addition to his own Virginia Equine PLLC… Continue reading

Jockey Maria Rosana Scaldaferri Wins First Race In America Wednesday at Colonial Downs

Jockey Maria Scaldaferri from Argentina at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, NJ. Photo By Bill Denver/EQUI-PHOTO

The 30-year-old rider had been winless in 27 U.S. starts until the ninth on Wednesday when she piloted Leanne Hester’s homebred Tempting Moment… Continue reading

Colonial Downs Opens Its Racing Season With Record Opening Day Handle

Donna Dennehy, Nick Hahn & Karen Godsey in the paddock on opening day.

“We would like to thank the horsemen, our fans on and off site and our team for… Continue reading

111 Horses Enter Colonial Downs’ 9-Race Opening Day Card on Monday July 19

Opening day of the third Colonial Downs racing season under ownership of the Colonial Downs Group attracted a full entry box when the draw for Monday’s (July 19) card was conducted Wednesday afternoon.

A total of 111 horses are slated to compete in nine pari-mutuel races, five of which feature 14-horse fields and another with 13. Of the nine, all but one will be contested over the Secretariat Turf Course including four $100,000 stakes. Post time is 1:45 PM. A… Continue reading

2021 International Gold Cup Races – October 23, 2021

International Gold Cup Races
Saturday, October 23
Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia
(540) 347-2612
vagoldcup/intl/race-day-information.com

Return of Horse Racing a Financial Boost for New Kent, State

Rosie’s Gaming Emporium reopened its doors July 1, 2020. Since then, it’s been back offering up its historic horse racing gaming technology to hundreds in facilities across the state. Staff file (Rob Ostermaier / Daily Press)

When thoroughbred racing returns to Colonial Downs on July 19, the people who place bets on the successful horses won’t be the only winners.

The prospect of a summer… Continue reading

Virginia-Bred & Kentucky Derby Starter Attachment Rate Joins Moquett Barn After Fasig-Tipton Sale

The following appeared in The Paulick Report July 12. 

Attachment Rate, a multiple Grade 3-placed runner who ran in last year’s rescheduled Kentucky Derby, will move to the barn of trainer Ron Moquett after selling to owner William Sparks for $160,000 on Monday at the Fasig-Tipton July Selected Horses of Racing Age Sale.

The 4-year-old Hard Spun colt was previously trained by Dale Romans for Jim Bakke and Gerald Isbister, winning three of 16 starts… Continue reading

Prominent Owner/Breeder Bert Firestone Dies at 89

The Firestones raced 17 grade/group 1 winners, including Genuine Risk.

The following appeared at Bloodhorse.com July 12 and was written by Eric Mitchell. 

Firestone’s association with horses started in the show ring. He attended the… Continue reading

2021 Foxfield Races – October 3, 2021

Foxfield Fall Races happening Sunday, October 3!

For more information, visit foxfieldraces.com

2021 Colonial Downs Racing Season – July-September, 2021

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