The second race day of the National Steeplechase Association’s Fall Schedule in Virginia will be held Saturday, October 12th at Glenwood Park in Middleburg, VA. The 2024 edition of the races will be the 70th running of the Virginia Fall Races. The card will feature 8 races including Hurdle and Timber races. For more information […]
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Infield community activities and Habitat for Humanity partnership highlight Foxfield Fall Races on Sunday, October 6
A great fall event with something for the whole family! Tickets are still available Portion of proceeds will benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville WHAT: Traditionally a day for families, the Foxfield Fall Races return on Sunday, October 6 and will once again partner with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville. With community supporters, Foxfield was able to […]
Wiener Dog Derby at Shenandoah Downs – Sunday, September 22nd
The annual Wiener Dog Derby is returning to Shenandoah Downs at the Shenandoah County Fairgrounds in Woodstock, VA on Sunday, September 22nd. The dog races will be intertwined with the first few harness races on the card, first post is 1:05 PM. For the first time ever, the event will include a “Best in Show” […]
Thoroughbred Racing Season Opener at Colonial Downs
Come out and enjoy a 9-week, 27-day live racing season of thoroughbred racing in New Kent from Thursday, July 11 through Saturday, September 7. Racing will be held every Thursday at 1:30 PM, Friday at 4:30 PM and Saturday at 1:30 PM. On 6 of the 9 Thursdays, note that three pari-mutuel steeplechase races will […]
Harness Racing at the Shenandoah County Fair
A Virginia tradition for over 100 years, a 4-day non-wagering harness racing meet will take place during the annual Shenandoah County Fair from Wednesday thru Saturday, August 28-31. Post time each day is 12 Noon and grandstand access to view the racing action is included with a daily Fair admission ticket. The Fairgrounds is located […]
Virginia Derby Day at Colonial Downs
Date: September 7, 2024 The 2024 summer racing season at Colonial Downs closes out in style on Saturday September 7th with the 21st running of the New Kent County Virginia Derby which carries a purse of $500,000 this year. The country’s top 3-year-old turf horses will compete along with the sport’s best jockeys and trainers. […]
Fall Harness Racing Season at Shenandoah Downs
Date: September 14, 2024 The ninth annual pari-mutuel harness racing season at Shenandoah Downs will kick off September 14th and continue every Saturday and Sunday thru October 27 with a 1:05 PM post time. Fans can watch & wager up to 12 races every afternoon in one of the most scenic settings in all of […]
Wiener Dog Races at Colonial Downs
Date: August 24, 2024 Enjoy great family fun at Colonial Downs Saturday August 24th as wiener dog races will share center stage with thoroughbred horse races on the main track throughout the afternoon. This is the first time ever that dachshunds will grace the track in New Kent so it should be lots of fun […]
Colonial Downs Festival of Racing
Date: August 11, 2024 Colonial Down’s 2nd annual Festival of Racing is slated to return Sunday, August 11th, one day delayed from its original run date of Saturday August 10 due to impending weather concerns. The card is highlighted by the Grade 1 Arlington Million, the Grade 2 $500,000 Beverly D., and the Grade 2 […]
Kentucky Derby Day at Shenandoah Downs
Shenandoah Downs is excited to host its annual Kentucky Derby viewing party. The track will offer a full day of standardbred racing before the running of the 150th Kentucky Derby. The “Run for the Roses” will be shown on the jumbotron at the track immediately after the last harness race is contested. Enjoy Derby-themed activities […]
