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Caviart Daisy Shatters Two-Year-Old Filly Pace Mark in Virginia Breeder's Finale at Shenandoah Downs
19-Year-Old Shenandoah Downs Driver Jesse Barnard Readies His "A" Game
Caviart Daisey Dazzles in Virginia Breeder's 2-Year-Old Pace Elimination Sunday at Shenandoah Downs

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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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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