News

The 83rd Annual Piedmont Fox Hounds Point-To-Point Recap
March 26, 2024
The Piedmont Fox Hounds Point-to-Point took place on March 23rd, at the historic Salem Racecourse in Upperville, VA. The card was made up of eight races, ranging from a mile and a quarter to three and a half miles around the track. This meet is important to local fans of… …Read More »
Enriched Colonial Downs Meet Highlights Spectacular Summer Steeplechase Season
March 26, 2024
The following was written by Tod Marks and appeared on his social media channels. In a blockbuster announcement, the National Steeplechase Association has released details of powerhouse jump racing programs at the flat tracks this summer that includes 19 races worth $950,000 at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va., and… …Read More »
Colonial Downs Conducts Annual Controlled Burn of Secretariat Turf Course on March 18
March 19, 2024
The annual controlled burn of the Secretariat Turf Course at Colonial Downs took place Monday March 18 at the New Kent track. The grass oval is set ablaze at this time every year to quickly and efficiently remove dead cover off the surface\'s top player. The burn also drives nutrients… …Read More »
Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point Recap
March 19, 2024
The Warrenton Hunt Point-to-Point took place on March 16th, at the historic Airlie Racecourse in Warrenton, VA. The card was made up of ten races, ranging from a mile and an eighth to three miles around the track. This meet is important to local fans of the sport who get… …Read More »
Penny Chenery: The Woman Who Saved Meadow Stable
March 8, 2024
In honor of International Womens Day we celebrate Penny Chenery and her contributions to the horse racing industry both in the Commonwealth of Viriginia and to the sport as a whole. Exceptional Horsewomen like Penny have paved the way for the modern racing industry in Virginia! Originally posted on Americasbestracing.net.… …Read More »

Events

2024 Stallion Auction Feb. 14 & 15
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 »
2023 Virginia Gold Cup
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 »
Colonial Downs Opening Day Picnic
LUNCH IS ON US! Thursday, August 13 at Colonial Downs. For more information, contact Kim Buswell at kim.buswell@easterassociates.com. …Read More »
Enjoy the suites at Colonial Downs
New this year, VTA & VHBPA members will have access to two horsemen's suites on the 4th floor (Suites #4 & #5). To receive your wristband and access to the… …Read More »
2023 Colonial Downs Stakes Schedule
Check out what's up at Colonial Downs …Read More »