Bad weather played a role in the weekend\'s action, which was punctuated by rain, clouds and cool temperatures. Yet, the dreary conditions didn\'t stop fans from turning out in large numbers at both the Virginia Gold Cup Races on Saturday in The Plains and Winterthur Point-to-Point outside of Wilmington, Del.… …Read More »

Benefits of Virginia-Certified Residency Program to be on Display at Upcoming Colonial Downs Summer Meet A newly released study commissioned by the Virginia Equine Alliance demonstrates the significant impact of the Virginia-Certified Residency Program for thoroughbreds on Virginia\'s economy. According to the study, the program has generated an estimated economic… …Read More »

Festival of Racing Slated for August 10; Virginia Derby Scheduled for September 7Topped by a quartet of graded races, Colonial Downs unveiled its 2024 stakes program consisting of 27 races worth $5.7 million for the 27-day season which runs from Thursday,July 11 through Saturday, September 7. Colonial Downs will begin… …Read More »

The biggest horse racing event of the year is this coming Saturday May 4 — and for the first time ever, there are 15 different places that Virginians can wager the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve!  The “Run for the Roses” will go to post at 6:57… …Read More »

The following was written by Nick Hahn and appeared in The Racing Biz on May 1. Virginia\'s Certified Residency Program has generated nearly six dollars of economic impact for every dollar invested, according to a new study. The program, which provides incentives for horse owners to stable their young horses… …Read More »

The horsemen's suites will be available daily to VTA/ VHBPA members during the Colonial Downs race meet, July 11th through September 7th. The first post will be at 1:30 on… …Read More »

Celebrate the Annual VTA Championship Awards with Us! You are invited to join us at the Horsemen's Tent on Members Hill at Great Meadows Event Course in The Plains, Virginia.… …Read More »

Register HERE for the Virginia Gold Cup Saturday, May 4, 2024 • 11 am Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia The VTA and VHBPA invite you to join your… …Read More »

Be sure to participate in the VTA’s annual stallion season auction, held February 14-15. The VTA has the most comprehensive list of NG seasons around; our stallion listings are updated daily and can be viewed here. …Read More »

Join us at theInternational Gold Cup Saturday, October 28 • 11 am Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia The VTA and VAHBPA invite you to join your friends and… …Read More »