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Steve Wetzel, 2021 “Own a Horse for a Day” Contest Winner, is now Leading Trainer at Shenandoah Downs 
Recap of the 100th running of the Virginia Gold Cup
Roger Hammer’s Battin Athousand Captures Shenandoah Downs Trotting Feature Sunday In Woodstock  

VA Horse Racing

Virginia horse racing features thoroughbred horse racing at Colonial Downs, harness racing at Shenandoah Downs, steeplechase racing at Great Meadow and other venues, and spring Point-to-Point meets in Northern Virginia.

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Virginia's horse racing industry offers exciting spectator events from March thru November every year. Pick one out and bring your friends!

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Why Virginia?

Virginia horse racing features thoroughbred horse racing at Colonial Downs, harness racing at Shenandoah Downs, steeplechase racing at Great Meadow and other venues, and spring Point-to-Point meets in Northern Virginia.

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Hall of Fame trainer D Wayne Lukas talks about Virginia Derby winner American Promise

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Virginia's First Lady Suzanne Youngkin Supports the Equine Industry

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