Fasig-Tipton’s select yearlings sale takes place on August 5th and 6th, 2024 at Saratoga Springs, New York. Hips 1-120 will go to the sales ring on August 5th starting at 6:30pm. The sale will continue on August 6th at 6:30pm until its completion with hips 121-240.
See the file below for all Virginia Bred horses listed in the sale. There are not any Virginia certified horses entered in this sale.
As a reminder, all VTA members are welcome to enjoy our suites, 6 and 7, on the 4th floor for light food and a good view. Get out of the heat and enjoy the air conditioning with us between races.
Our suites will be open each race day, but please note the important dates below. On these days we will have increased hospitality with a bit heavier food. Keep in mind the days that will be structured differently are Legislative Day and Virginia Derby Day. Otherwise all current members are welcome!
Thursday, July 11 – Opening Day
Saturday, July 20 – Virginia Bred Day
Saturday, August 10 – Legislative Day
Saturday, August 11 – Commonwealth Day
Saturday, September 7 – Virginia Derby Day
See the following for additional activities provided by Colonial Downs Racetrack:
July 13: Rosie’s giveback day, inflatable race, 18-month calendar giveaway, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, Dream catchers Lark & Tater wedding (12:30pm).
July 20: Richmond Flying Squirrels Day, Mascots Nutsy & Natasha 1p-3p, Richmond Flying Squirrels street crew, petting zoo, face painting, junior jockey club 3p-4p, inflatable race.
July 27: Sunrise at Colonial Downs 7AM-10AM (morning training open to the public with complimentary donuts and coffee), PDJF & NASCAR day, petting zoo, face painting, junior jockey club 3p-4p, pace car display, NASCAR special giveaway, inflatable race.
August 3: Taste of New Kent (parking lots 4 & 5), Colonial Downs hat giveaway, petting zoo, face painting, junior jockey club 3p-4p, inflatable race.
August 17: New Kent county fair day, petting zoo, face painting, junior jockey club 3p-4p, inflatable race.
August 24: Wiener dog racing, pony rides, petting zoo, face painting, $4 footlong hot dogs on the Apron, inflatable race.
August 31: Commonwealth champions day, petting zoo, face painting, inflatable race.
Stay tuned for special activities on August 10th and September 7th.
Fasig-Tipton’s select yearlings sale takes place on July 9, 2024. The sale will start at 10:00 AM at the sales ring in Lexington, Kentucky. This sale marks the opening of the yearling sales season.
See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.
The Midlantic two-year-old’s in training sale is June 25th at 2:00pm. Under tack show takes place June 24th starting at 8:00am in Timonium, Maryland.
See the file below for all Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024
Get your yearlings ready for the 2024 Yearling Futurity located at the Warrenton Horse Show Grounds in Warrenton, Virginia.
Information and entry forms to follow.
The OBS two-year-old’s in training and horses of racing age sale is June 12-14. Under tack show takes place June 4-9 starting at 7:30am in Ocala, Florida. June 12th hips 1-350 will go to the sales ring. June 13th hips 351-700 will go to the sales ring. And concluding on June 14th hips 701-1027 and 1101-1115 will finish the sale at the ring.
Under tack show is as follows: June 4th hips 1-175; June 5th hips 176-350; June 6th hips 351-525; June 7th hips 526-700; June 8th hips 701-875; and June 9th hips 876-1027 and 1101-1115.
See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.
A reminder to all Virginia certified residency facilities and owners of outside 2-year-olds: any 2-year-olds wanting to be VA Certified MUST arrive at a participating Virginia facility no later than June 30th.
For participating facilities in Virginia please see the resources section on our web page:
Want to know more about our Virginia certified program? Please click the following button to visit our page:
*Please note a VACTP registration form must be submitted within 30 days of the horse’s arrival along with applicable fees. Certification can not be guaranteed if there are any delays. Certified applications can be completed online or by mailing a printed form with applicable fees to our office
The Fasig-Tipton Midlantic two-year-olds in training sale is May 20th and 21st in Timonium, MD. May 20th hips 1-280 will go to the sales ring. Continuing on May 21st hips 281 to the end will finish the sale.
See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.
2023 was another successful year of Virginia racing and on May 3rd we celebrated our champion Virginia bred and certified horses! It was a beautiful evening under the tent at Great Meadow, which was filled with the owners, breeders, and fans of our Virginia horses. Gigante and his breeder, Ann Backer of Smitten Farm, took the evening’s top honors for 2023 Virginia bred Horse of the Year, champion Three-Year-Old colt and Co-breeder of the year.
Breeder of three Virginia champions in 2023, Audley Farm, also accepted plenty of silver during the evening. Audley accepted honors as Co-breeder of the year along with trophies for Virginia bred two-year-old, older mare and turf sprinter champions.
Please enjoy our gallery of photos celebrating all our 2023 champions! https://horsecaptures.pixieset.com/vtachampionshipawards2024/misc/
LOW MILEAGE: 2023 Virginia-Bred Two-Year-Old Champion
Bred by Audley Farm Equine, LLC; Owned by Bird and Grady, LLC
TUFANI: 2023 Virginia-Bred Three-Year-Old Filly Champion
Bred by Chance Farm and Distorted Humor Syndicate; Owned by Susan Moulton
GIGANTE: 2023 Virginia-Bred Three-Year-Old Colt Champion & Virginia-Bred Horse of the Year
Bred by Ann Mudge Backer & Smitten Farm; Owned by Diamond T Racing and Iapetus Racing, LLC
GALILIEI: 2023 Virginia-Bred Older Mare Champion
Bred by Audley Farm Equine, LLC; Owned by Country Life Farm
REPO ROCKS: 2023 Virginia-Bred Older Horse Champion
Bred by Mrs. C. Oliver Iselin III; Owned by Double B Racing Stables
DETERMINED KINGDOM: 2023 Virginia-Bred Colt Turf Sprinter Champion
Bred by Audley Farm Equine, LLC; Owned by D Hatman Thoroughbreds and Kingdom Bloodstock
CHAMBEAU: 2023 Virginia-Bred Filly Turf Sprinter Champion
Bred and owned by Sam E. English III
CARMELINA: 2023 Virginia-Certified Filly Champion
Developed by Cash is King, LLC and LC Racing, LLC
WOLFIE’S DYNAGHOST: 2023 Virginia-Certified Colt Champion
Developed by Woodslane Farm
KANT HURRY LOVE: 2023 Virginia-Owned Champion
Owned by Ken Wheeler Jr
ANN BACKER & SMITTEN FARM: 2023 Co-Breeder of the Year
AUDLEY FARM EQUINE, LLC: 2023 Co-Breeder of the Year
NEIL MORRIS: 2023 Virginia-Based Trainer of the Year
All photos provided by Hannah Jones Photography
