Posted on February 18, 2025 by Aidan Turnage-Barney Determined Stables and Kingdom Bloodstock\'s Determined Kingdom has been named Virginia-Bred Horse of the Year and will be recognized — along with other 2024 award winners — during Virginia Derby Day festivities at Colonial Downs March 15. A series of award presentations will take place… …Read More »

The following was written by Leland Schwartz and appeared in FauquierNow January 22, 2025 The 100th running of the Virginia Gold Cup races will be held at Great Meadow, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. The boards of Great Meadow Foundation and the Virginia Gold Cup Association have… …Read More »

The following appeared in The Racing Biz February 6, 2025 and was written by Frank Vespe R. Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Mid-Atlantic Thoroughbred industry on racetracks, in breeding sheds, and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, passed away Feb. 4. He was 78. “He was successful… …Read More »

~ Exclusive seating options and experiences unveiled for Virginia\'s first-ever Kentucky Derby qualifying race including limited General Admission tickets at fan-friendly prices ~NEW KENT, Va. (January 8, 2025)—Colonial Downs Racetrack today unveiled a series of special ticket and experience packages for the Virginia Derby on March 15 including a limited… …Read More »

Horse racing dates and events for the 2025 calendar year in Virginia are set and include a healthy combination of thoroughbred, standardbred and steeplechase competitions that will be held at venues across the Commonwealth.  The season kicks off March 1 with the Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point (PTP) meet at The Hill… …Read More »

The OBS two-year-old's in Training sale is March 11th through 13th. The under tack show takes place March 5-8 starting at 8:00am in Ocala, Florida. Tuesday, March 11th hips 1-272… …Read More »

OFF TO THE RACES Bid on 2025 VIP Virginia Derby Day Category: Silent Auction Closing Time: 1/31/25 10:00pm Details: March 15th; Visit Colonial Downs, home of the Secretariat Turf Course,… …Read More »

Fasig-Tipton hosts the final breeding stock sale in Lexington, Kentucky. This sale offers racing and broodmare prospects. The sale will begin at 10:00AM on February 3rd. See the file below… …Read More »

2025 kicks off in Keeneland's sales ring in Lexington, Kentucky! Mares in-foal and broodmare prospects are offered right before the 2025 breeding and foaling season begins. Short yearlings will also… …Read More »

This Sale will take place in Lexington, Kentucky on Thursday, November 14, 2024. Two-hundred and thirty-four horses will make their way to the sales ring by the end of the… …Read More »