MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024

Join us at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds at 9:00am on August 26th. Show off your, registered, Virginia Bred, Virginia Sired, or Virginia Certified yearlings. Horses in the Virginia certified program must have completed their 6 months residency prior to August 26 and completed registration with the VTA as well as be Jockey Club certified.

To register your Virginia Bred or Virginia Sired yearling please visit the following website: https://services.easterassociates.com/thoroughbred/home

See the following for important information and forms.

Fasig-Tipton’s yearlings continues at Saratoga Springs, New York in the sales paddocks the second week of August. Hips 301-400 will go to the ring on August 11th starting at 7:00pm. The sale will continue on August 12th at Noon until its completion with hips 401-600.

See the file below for all Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale. There are not any Virginia Bred horses entered in this sale.

Fasig-Tipton’s select yearlings sale takes place on August 5th and 6th, 2024 at Saratoga Springs, New York. Hips 1-120 will go to the sales ring on August 5th starting at 6:30pm. The sale will continue on August 6th at 6:30pm until its completion with hips 121-240.

See the file below for all Virginia Bred horses listed in the sale. There are not any Virginia certified horses entered in this sale.

As a reminder, all VTA members are welcome to enjoy our suites, 6 and 7, on the 4th floor for light food and a good view. Get out of the heat and enjoy the air conditioning with us between races.

Our suites will be open each race day, but please note the important dates below. On these days we will have increased hospitality with a bit heavier food. Keep in mind the days that will be structured differently are Legislative Day and Virginia Derby Day. Otherwise all current members are welcome!

Thursday, July 11 – Opening Day

Saturday, July 20 – Virginia Bred Day

Saturday, August 10 – Legislative Day

Saturday, August 11 – Commonwealth Day

Saturday, September 7 – Virginia Derby Day

See the following for additional activities provided by Colonial Downs Racetrack:

Fasig-Tipton’s select yearlings sale takes place on July 9, 2024. The sale will start at 10:00 AM at the sales ring in Lexington, Kentucky. This sale marks the opening of the yearling sales season.

See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.

The Midlantic two-year-old’s in training sale is June 25th at 2:00pm. Under tack show takes place June 24th starting at 8:00am in Timonium, Maryland.

See the file below for all Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024

Get your yearlings ready for the 2024 Yearling Futurity located at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds in Warrenton, Virginia.

Information and entry forms to follow.

The OBS two-year-old’s in training and horses of racing age sale is June 12-14. Under tack show takes place June 4-9 starting at 7:30am in Ocala, Florida. June 12th hips 1-350 will go to the sales ring. June 13th hips 351-700 will go to the sales ring. And concluding on June 14th hips 701-1027 and 1101-1115 will finish the sale at the ring.

See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.

The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-olds in training sale is May 20th and 21st in Timonium, MD. May 20th hips 1-280 will go to the sales ring. Continuing on May 21st hips 281 to the end will finish the sale.

See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.

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 Thursdays and Saturdays and 4:30 PM on Friday evenings.

*The suites will be used for paid events on August 10th Colonial Downs Turf Festival and September 7th Virginia Derby Day*