Joe Nevills—Paulick Report bloodstock editor—shares his insights on the racing industry in North America and the upward trend racing in Virginia is making. Article credit to Paulick Report and Joe Nevills. Making Claims: The Vives Are Good In Virginia …Read More »

Meet new Colonial Downs Seasonal Dirt Track Superintendent Roy Smith --- who was coaxed of retirement after he and his wife relocated to Providence Forge, VA -- of all places ironically --- from Indiana. Yes, that Providence Forge which is just four miles down the road from Colonial Downs. \"The… …Read More »

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.… …Read More »

The Colonial Downs stable area opened June 23rd and training will begin two days later on Wednesday June 25 as preparations continue for a ten-week thoroughbred meet in New Kent --- the longest in years --- which begins July 9 and continues thru September 13. A four-day race week will… …Read More »

The Virginia Thoroughbred Association (VTA) is riding a wave of momentum as the state\'s horse racing scene continues to grow, triggered by the success of Historical Horse Racing wagering handle at seven different Rosie\'s Gaming Emporiums spread across the Commonwealth. That success has led to 44 days of racing at… …Read More »

Join us at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds at 9:00am on August 24th. Show off your, registered, Virginia-Bred, Virginia-Sired, or Virginia-Certified yearlings. Virginia-Certified Applicants Horses in the Virginia-certified program must… …Read More »

The July Sale will take place in Lexington, Kentucky on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Starting at 10:00am, 261 horses will make their way to the sales ring by the end… …Read More »

The under tack show takes place June 10-14 starting at 7:30am each day in Ocala, Florida. The under tack show is as follows: June 10 (1-172), June 11 (173-343), June… …Read More »

Saturday, July 12, 2025 The Star De Naskra: MD/VA-Bred or Sired · 3-Year-Olds · 7 Furlongs · $125,000 The Miss Disco: MD/VA-Bred or Sired · Fillies 3-Year-Olds · 7 Furlongs… …Read More »

Please Join Us in Honoring Delegate Paul Krizek. Dedicated to the success of racing, breeding, and agribusiness. We certainly hope you are able to attend, if not please help the… …Read More »