News
Ingleside Training's Woodberry Payne is Optimistic about Summer Steeplechase Races at Colonial Downs
July 8, 2025
Thoroughbred horse trainer Woodberry Payne\'s lifelong interest in steeplechase racing --- as a trainer initially --- led him to switch gears 17 years ago and attend stewards school at the request of the National Steeplechase Association (NSA). He embraced the coursework, got certified and from that point, gave up training… …Read More »
2025 Quarter 3 Newsletter
July 7, 2025
Upcoming Events Colonial Downs Summer Meet Welcome back! Colonial Downs\' 41-day summer meet will run July 9-September 13.Race Days are as follows:· Wednesdays-Saturdays· Saturday, August 9th Festival of Racing· Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)· Saturday, September 6th GIII Old Dominion Derby / Old Dominion Oaks 2025 VIRGINIA YEARLING FUTURITYSunday, August… …Read More »
"Making Claims: The Vibes Are Good In Virginia"
July 3, 2025
Joe Nevills—Paulick Report bloodstock editor—shares his insights on the racing industry in North America and the upward trend racing in Virginia is making. Article credit to Paulick Report and Joe Nevills. Making Claims: The Vives Are Good In Virginia …Read More »
Meet New Colonial Downs Seasonal Dirt Track Superintendent Roy Smith
July 1, 2025
Meet new Colonial Downs Seasonal Dirt Track Superintendent Roy Smith --- who was coaxed of retirement after he and his wife relocated to Providence Forge, VA -- of all places ironically --- from Indiana. Yes, that Providence Forge which is just four miles down the road from Colonial Downs. \"The… …Read More »
Scenes from First Day of Training, June 25, at Colonial Downs
June 25, 2025
Colonial Downs opened its barn area Monday June 23 in advance of a highly anticipated 41-day thoroughbred racing season -- the longest in years --- that runs from July 9 - September 13. Training began on June 25 and will continue seven days a week from 5:30 - 9:30 AM.… …Read More »
Events
YEARLING FUTURITY · MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 24, 2025
Join us at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds at 9:00am on August 24th. Show off your, registered, Virginia-Bred, Virginia-Sired, or Virginia-Certified yearlings. Virginia-Certified Applicants Horses in the Virginia-certified program must… …Read More »
FASIG-TIPTON SELECTED YEARLINGS JULY 8, 2025
The July Sale will take place in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Starting at 10:00am, 261 horses will make their way to the sales ring by the end… …Read More »
The OBS 2-Year-Old's in Training and Horses of Racing Age Sale ~ June 17-18
The under tack show takes place June 10-14 starting at 7:30am each day in Ocala, Florida. The under tack show is as follows: June 10 (1-172), June 11 (173-343), June… …Read More »
2025 Virginia Stakes Schedule at Colonial Downs
Saturday, July 12, 2025 The Star De Naskra: MD/VA-Bred or Sired · 3-Year-Olds · 7 Furlongs · $125,000 The Miss Disco: MD/VA-Bred or Sired · Fillies 3-Year-Olds · 7 Furlongs… …Read More »
You're Invited to Delegate Paul Krizek's Fundraising Event June 11, 2025 Hosted by the VEA
Please Join Us in Honoring Delegate Paul Krizek. Dedicated to the success of racing, breeding, and agribusiness. We certainly hope you are able to attend, if not please help the… …Read More »