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CDI, Horsemen Settle Lawsuit Over Pricing

A lawsuit between Churchill Downs Inc. and a horsemen's group and some individuals over alleged antitrust violations has been settled between the parties.

 Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Riders to Test Crops in Colonial Race

Riders to Test Crops in Colonial Race

There are four stakes races on Colonial Downs' Turf Cup card June 14, but a race earlier in the day will have many closely watching as well.

 Thursday, June 19, 2008
Azopardi Now Heads Groom Elite

Azopardi Now Heads Groom Elite

Susan O'Hara, founder of the Groom Elite horsemen's education training program, has stepped down as the organization's first and only president and has been replaced by Tommy Azopardi, who had previously served as the secretary-treasurer.

 Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Colonial Meet Up to 45 Days in 2008

Colonial Meet Up to 45 Days in 2008

Seeking overall growth in horse racing, the Virginia Racing Commission Dec. 19 extended Colonial Downs' request for 40 days of live Thoroughbred racing to 45 for 2008.

 Thursday, December 20, 2007

Youbet.com Subject of Virginia Licensing Lawsuit

Colonial Downs and Virginia horsemen have filed a lawsuit claiming Youbet.com is operating illegally without a license in the commonwealth, and want the advance deposit wagering company to pay back hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost source-market fees.

 Friday, September 28, 2007

Virginia: Contract Signed, Turf Festival Planned

The Virginia Racing Commission Jan. 15 approved a five-year deal between the Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and Colonial Downs, and also heard of plans for a $2-million turf festival in the state.

 Thursday, January 16, 2003