Virginia Racing Commission

Racing At Shenandoah In VA This Fall

August 24, 2016

The Virginia Racing Commission gave unanimous approval at its Thursday, August 18 meeting to bring pari-mutuel harness racing back to the Commonwealth this fall at Shenandoah Downs.

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...

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...

Virginia Stalemate Continues

It has been reported that in Virginia, officials with Colonial Downs and the Horsemen's Benevolent Protective Association are still at odds over 2014 race dates and monetary issues. Since a deal has y...