Kentucky Derby: Attachment Rate first Va-bred in years
Longshot Attachment Rate, who’ll be the first Virginia-bred to compete in the Kentucky Derby since 2012, has stamina, and trainer Dale Romans, on his side.
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Author: Nick Hahn
For Virginia horsemen, optimism despite clouds
The sudden closure of Colonial Downs left Virginia horsemen in the lurch – but aware things are much better than they were a couple years ago.
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Virginia Commission: Horses up, purses down at Colonial
The Virginia Racing Commission heard Thursday that Colonial Downs purses would be lower than in 2019 but that the horse population will be up.
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Trailblazer Krone back for new challenge
Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone remembers her Belmont triumph aboard Colonial Affair and discusses her new challenge as a jockey’s agent.
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Pleasant Colony: Dozing to greatness
Nearly 40 years ago, the unheralded Virginia-bred Pleasant Colony burst on the Triple Crown scene with late-running wins in the Derby and Preakness.
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