Author: Darrell Wood

The following appeared at americasbestracing.net July 2 and was written by Noel Michaels Colonial Downs is hosting another season of high-quality live racing and wagering in 2024. (Eclipse Sportswire) Live Thoroughbred racing is enjoying a renaissance in Virginia and Colonial Downs is leading the way. The track located in New Kent, County, Va., about a half an hour […]

Casse, DeVaux, Stidham, McCaughey, Trombetta and more enter multiple runners Opening Day of the 2024 Colonial Downs live racing season is Thursday, July 11, and the card has been drawn. The 12-race program features an average field size of 10.4, as 125 entries were taken with six of those sitting on the also-eligible list. Beginning […]

Racing applications for the ninth annual fall pari-mutuel harness racing season at Virginia’s Shenandoah Downs are now available online. Trainers can access and submit applications at shenandoahdowns.com under the “Horsemen” header. Deadline to submit an application is August 5.  The 7-week meet in Woodstock will run from September 14 – October 27 with racing every […]

Portion of proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville   Albemarle County’s signature steeplechase racing event, the Foxfield Races return with the second steeplechase race of the National Steeplechase Association’s 2024 series. The Fall Races are a tradition for friends and families, and will take place on Sunday, October 6. Tickets are on sale now at foxfieldraces.com. Foxfield […]