Glenn Youngkin Archives • The Racing Biz

Colonial Downs to add spring meet, host Derby points race

Frank Vespe / 12 months

2 min read

Colonial Downs will expand its footprint to include a spring meet in 2025, with the meet anchored by a Virginia Derby 2.0 worth 50 Kentucky Derby points.

Debbie Easter
Glenn Youngkin
gray games
Virginia certified residency program
Virginia Equine Alliance
Virginia horse racing

Youngkin’s gray games veto right for racing

Nick Hahn / 1 year
3
7 min read

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that would have permitted so-called “gray games’ with few restrictions: it was the right call for racing.

In Virginia, “gray games” need more clarity

Nick Hahn / 1 year

6 min read

In Virginia legislation that would permit “gray games” slot machines to proliferate needs much more thought, argues Nick Hahn.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 24, 2025

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 23, 2025

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer stats

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025

Colonial Downs to add spring meet, host Derby points race

Youngkin’s gray games veto right for racing

In Virginia, “gray games” need more clarity

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July.

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025