Author: Nick Hahn

Herbicide-sprayed road to Louisville may impact Virginia Derby

Posted by Nick Hahn | May 11, 2013 | Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business, Virginia Racing |

The point system to qualify for the Kentucky Derby may have a negative impact on the Virginia Derby — two months later and on a different surface. Nick Hahn examines why.

Remembering Colonial Affair

Posted by Nick Hahn | May 2, 2013 | Top Stories, Video, Virginia, Virginia Business, Virginia Racing |

Twenty years ago, Virginia-bred Colonial Affair and rider Julie Krone made history together by winning the Belmont. The son of Pleasant Colony — the most recent Virginia-bred to win a Triple Crown race — died on April 23, and Nick Hahn spoke with his connections.

Virginia Gold Cup makes a bet on wagering

Posted by Nick Hahn | Apr 26, 2013 | Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Business, Virginia Racing |

Virginia steeplechase racing draws big crowds, and the Virginia Gold Cup is hoping to turn those throngs into bettors. Nick Hahn looks into an initiative with widespread industry support but nevertheless an uncertain future.