Colonial Downs will allow up to 1,000 fans in its grandstand and outdoor areas and will take other safety precautions in light of the coronavirus.
The Virginia Racing Commission heard Thursday that Colonial Downs purses would be lower than in 2019 but that the horse population will be up.
With the racing world in flux, Colonial Downs and Virginia horsemen are considering a schedule shift to grab the evening market.
The 18-day 2020 Colonial Downs racing schedule will include an expanded array of stakes, including the addition this year of MATCH Series races.
The new Colonial Downs Group touted 2020 economic impact on Virginia that it projects will include thousands of jobs.
The Virginia Equine Alliance will this year bring back its popular starter reward program for horses participating in point-to-point races.
Fresh off its first season in six years, Colonial Downs will race 18 days – up from 15 – in 2020 and include MATCH Series races for the first time.
The Va. Racing Commission Wednesday approved a fourth “Rosie’s Gaming Emporium” while lauding the rebirth of Colonial Downs.
On closing night at Colonial Downs, horsemen came from far and wide to take advantage of one last chance to put on a show.
Colonial Downs on Saturday concluded an upbeat return to the racing landscape with, ending a meet with huge purses, good field size, and no fatalities.