Colonial Downs sets handle mark
Buoyed by more than $10 million in purses, Colonial Downs set its all-time handle record at the just-completed meet, with daily average betting of over $2.2 million.
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At Colonial Downs, successes both fresh and familiar
The return of live racing to Colonial Downs after a challenging 2020 meet went better than just about anyone could have hoped.
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Colonial Downs announces 2021 slate
Colonial Downs will shift to an earlier post time for its 2021 schedule, which kicks off July 19 and runs through September 1.
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Colonial Downs cancels rest of 2020 meet
Colonial Downs’s 2020 meet came to an end today, when the track, and the state’s horsemen, decided to end the 2020 meet in the face of Covid-19 positives.
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Colonial Downs to race without spectators
After intending to race with limited spectators permitted, Colonial Downs has shifted gears and decided its 2020 meet will be fan-free.
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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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Colonial Downs to feature low takeout rates
In its upcoming meet, which kicks off in August, Colonial Downs will have takeout rates among the nation’s lowest.
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Free general admission announced at Colonial Downs
The upcoming meet at Colonial Downs will feature free general admission, and other options will be available this weekend.
Read More Colonial Downs newest NTRA member
Colonial Downs has joined the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the group announced.
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Rosie’s-Colonial Downs opens for business
Rosie’s – the new gambling emporium at Colonial Downs – had its grand opening Tuesday morning.
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Off to the Races radio will not air Saturday
Off to the Races radio will not air Saturday, March 2, but will return March 9 at its usual time.
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Colonial Downs readying for summer return
The shape of the 2019 Colonial Downs meet is starting to come into focus, said general manager John Marshall.
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