A new study from the Virginia Equine Alliance (VEA) shows that the horse racing industry has an economic impact of more than $500 million in Virginia.
The Va. Racing Commission Wednesday approved a fourth “Rosie’s Gaming Emporium” while lauding the rebirth of Colonial Downs.
The Grade 3 Commonwealth Derby and Oaks – will be mothballed this year, possibly to return in ’19 at a reopened Colonial.
At its June 6 meeting, the Virginia Racing Commission learned of a potential new racing venue in the state and formed two new committees to take a hard look at the industry’s future.
Dave Lermond will serve as the new executive secretary for the Virginia Racing Commission.
Virginia Racing Commission executive secretary Bernie Hettel will step down, probably by the end of March, the Commission announced.
At its meeting yesterday, the Virginia Racing Commission rejected several Colonial Downs proposals – and made clear it’s fed up with the company and its owner.
The Virginia Racing Commission convened on a gray October day in Richmond, which was only foreshadowing what was to come next.
After a failed mediation, Colonial Downs and Virginia’s horsemen aren’t close — and may be getting farther away from — a resolution to save the 2014 meet.
Nick Hahn spoke with Virginia Racing Commission vice chair D. G. Van Clief, Jr., about the state, and future, of Virginia racing and breeding. Part 2 of 2.