Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent And Protective Association

Colonial To Surrender Racing Licenses

October 15, 2014

Harness racing's only one turn oval and the location of the first sub-1:50 trotting mile, Colonial Downs could be dropping Standardbred racing from its menu in 2015.

VRC Sets Deadline In T-Bred Dispute

It has been reported that the Virginia Racing Commission has set a deadline for officials from the Virginia Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the operators of Colonial Downs to reac...

Simulcasting Impasse In Virginia

February 07, 2014

It has been reported that effective today (Thursday, Feb. 7) the eight off-track betting locations in Virginia will not be accepting wagers on thoroughbred racing because a new contract between Coloni...

VA Schedule Stalemate Closes OTWs

February 03, 2014

A contract dispute over the 2014 thoroughbred schedule at Colonial Downs has caused the closure of four off-track wagering locations.