Virginia

Shenandoah To Host Virginia Racing

The Virginia Harness Horse Association would like to invite all Standardbred horsepeople to attend the inaugural race meet at the newly renovated Shenandoah Downs, formerly known as Woodstock, in nort...

Virginia Grants Simulcasting Licence

On Tuesday, June 21, the Virginia Racing Commission approved a licence for a local simulcast wagering facility. The approval will mark the first new off-track wagering location since Colonial Downs sh...

Carter Kicks Off Fair With Five Wins

September 02, 2015

Wednesday kicked off the 2015 live racing season at the Shenandoah County Fair in Virginia, and Billy Carter picked right up where he left off.

Track To Host First Races Since 2001

August 26, 2015

It has been announced that a very brief meet of pari-mutuel harness racing will be taking place this October at a location that features a one-mile track and has not hosted live racing since 2001.

Colonial Announces Closures

Citing legislation currently working its way through the 2015 Virginia Legislative Session which will reportedly deny Colonial Downs approximately $2 million of operating funds annually, Colonial Down...

Racing Bills Passed In Virginia

February 19, 2015

It has been reported that a pair of bills designed to help horse racing in the state of Virginia were passed by the General Assembly on Thursday, February 19.

Top Race Caller To Buffalo

November 14, 2011

Buffalo Raceway has announced a pair of appointments to its racing staff

Wagering Kiosks Proving Successful

According to a report, 'EZ Horseplay' horse racing kiosks located in bars and restaurants in the state of Virginia are proving to be a success with racing punters

Inter-State Racing Compact Coming To U.S.?

January 10, 2011

According to a report, a proposed inter-state racing compact in the United States has been in the works for more than a year, and if at least six states get on board the plan could become reality

Nervousness In Virginia

Like a handful of other jurisdictions south of the border, players in Virginia's horse racing industry are sounding the alarm, saying that unless something is done to help the state compete with its n...