Horseracing Returns to Virginia Track

A 15-day race schedule kicked off August 8 at Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia, which had been shuttered since 2014. New owners the Colonial Downs Group said races will continue on Thursday, Friday and Saturday through September 7, including the Virginia Derby, featuring a $250,000 stakes purse on August 31. Daily purses will average at least $500,000.

Horseracing Returns to Virginia Track

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