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.
Fans will have an opportunity to enjoy morning workouts on Saturday July 26 when the second annual “Sunrise at Colonial Downs” takes place in conjunction with the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) fundraiser. Festivities get underway at 7 AM and complimentary coffee and donuts will be served.
Here are scenes from the first training day:
