News

Scenes From The April 6th Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point
April 10, 2024
Originally posted on Nationalsteeplechase.com on 4/8/24, written by Tod Marks Photos courtesy of Douglas Lees Three races, three different winning combinations score at Virginia Point to Point With substantial purse money on the line, Saturday\'s Old Dominion Hounds Point to Point in Washington, Va., attracted some budding maiden and veteran… …Read More »
Secretariat Dedication Ceremony Attracts Hundreds of Appreciative Fans
April 2, 2024
March 30 was a monumental day for Ashland, Virginia and for horse racing from near and far! The town has proclaimed it “Secretariat Day” to celebrate the birthday of the legendary Triple Crown champion and to hold the long-awaited dedication ceremony for the stunning bronze statue “Secretariat Racing Into History”… …Read More »
Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point Recap
April 2, 2024
The Blue Ridge Hunt Point-to-Point took place on March 30th, at the Woodley Farm in Berryville, VA The card was made up of eight races, ranging from a mile to three miles around the track. This meet is important to local fans of the sport who get to come out… …Read More »
Saturday's "Secretariat Racing into History" Statue Dedication to Be Streamed Live by the Virginia Equine Alliance  
March 28, 2024
(WARRENTON, VA ---- 3/28/2024) ---- Racing fans in Ashland, Virginia will celebrate Secretariat --- the Commonwealth\'s most famous thoroughbred racehorse --- with an annual birthday bash this Saturday March 30 and this celebration will offer something extra special. After a year of being trailered around the country to tracks like Churchill… …Read More »
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 »

Events

VTA to Host Annual Championship Awards at the Virginia Gold Cup Friday, May 3.
Celebrate the Annual VTA Championship Awards with Us! You are invited to join us at the Horsemen's Tent on Members Hill at Great Meadows Event Course in The Plains, Virginia.… …Read More »
Virginia Gold Cup Saturday, May 4
Register HERE for the Virginia Gold Cup Saturday, May 4, 2024 • 11 am Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia The VTA and VHBPA invite you to join your… …Read More »
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 »