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The OBS 2-year-old’s in Training Sale ~ April15th through 18th

The under tack show takes place April 6-12 starting at 8:00am each day in Ocala, Florida.

The under tack show is as follows: April 6 hips 1-173 8:00am; April 7 hips 174-346; April 8 hips 347-519; April 9 hips 520-691; April 10 hips 692-863; April 11 hips 864-1035; April 12 hips 1036-1207.

Tuesday, April 15th hips 1-302 will go to the sales ring. Continuing Wednesday, April 16th are hips 303-604. Thursday, April 17th you will see hips 605-906. Lastly, Friday, April 18th hips 907-1207 will conclude the sale. The sale starts at 10:30 am each day.

See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.

Virginia Derby ~ March 15, 2025

It has been only 6 months since The Virginia Derby ran for the last time on the turf. The anticipation for the now dirt race is finally over. The Derby is almost here!

Colonial Downs’ spring meet will be March 13-15. Current 2025 members are welcome in the VTA/VHBPA suites on March 13-14. March 15 is by reservation only for the suites and is SOLD OUT.

The Virginia Derby is a 50-point qualifying race for the Road to the Kentucky Derby. This day, completely sold out, will make a mark on history for Virginia horse racing in more ways than one.

Post time for Thursday, March 13 and Friday, March 15 is 12:30pm. Post time for Saturday, March 15 is Noon.

OBS 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale March 11-13

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 will go to the sales ring. Wednesday, March 12th hips 273-544 will sell at the ring. Lastly, on Thursday, March 13th hips 545-814 will conclude the sale at the ring.

The under tack show is as follows: March 5 hips 1-204 8:00am; March 6 hips 205-408 8:00am; March 7 hips 409-611 8:00am; March 8 hips 612-814 8:00am.

See the file below for all Virginia Bred and Virginia Certified horses listed in the sale.

2025 Virginia Gold Cup Saturday, May 3

Saturday, May 3, 2025 • 11 am

Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia

The VTA and VHBPA invite you to join your friends and fellow horsemen for the International Gold Cup in the Horseman’s Tent* on Members Hill.

Food Service Opens at Noon • Cash-only Bar Available

Tickets are $50/person, available to VTA and VAHPBA members. Purchase up to FOUR tickets for the Members Hill passes; includes lunch and parking passes .

Please register by Thursday, April 24, 2025.

For more information contact Christy Jenkins at christy.jenkins@easterassociates.com.

*The Owners Tent and VTA Tent are combined again. Owners who have a horse(s) entered that day will receive credentials from the Gold Cup office for free admission to the tent.

THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE ONLINE BENEFIT AUCTION

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, and be a part of Virginia’s Derby Day!

  • VIP table for six (6) inclusive of food and non-alcoholic drinks
  • VIP Paddock Access prior to TAA race
  • Winner’s Cirlce access for TAA race
  • Six (6) souvenir gift bags

Added bonus: Meet and greet with track announcer Jason Beem

KEENELAND HORSES OF ALL AGES SALE JANUARY 13-15, 2025

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 be seen in this sale. The schedule for this 2 book session is as follows:

  • Book 1 Session 1 – Monday, January 13, 10:00AM Hips 1-458
  • Book 2 Session 2 – Tuesday January 14, 10:00AM Hips 461-880
  • Book 2 Session 3 – Wednesday, January 15, 10:00AM Hips 891-1318

See the file below for all Virginia-bred and Virginia-certified horses listed in the sale.

KEENELAND BREEDING STOCK SALE NOVEMBER 5-13, 2024

The Breeding Stock Sale will take place in Lexington, Kentucky at Keeneland on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. Please see the sale schedule below

  • Book 1 Session 1 – Tuesday, November 5 at 1:00PM Hips 1-253
  • Book 2 Session 2 – Wednesday, November 6 at 10:00AM Hips 271-670
  • Book 2 Session 3 – Thursday, November 7 at 10:00AM Hips 671-1075
  • Book 3 Session 4 – Friday, November 8 at 10:00AM Hips 1076-1492
  • Book 3 Session 5 – Saturday, November 9 at 10:00AM Hips 1493-1909
  • Book 4 Session 6 – Sunday, November 10 at 10:00AM Hips 1910-2328
  • Book 4 Session 7 – Monday, November 11 at 10:00AM Hips 2329-2741
  • Book 5 Session 8 – Tuesday, November 12 at 10:00AM Hips 2742-3083
  • Book 5 Session 9 – Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00AM Hips 3084-3401

See the file below for all Virginia-bred horses listed in the sale. *There are currently no Virginia-certified horses in this sale*