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Colonial Downs to Host New Steeplechase Event

Steeplechase runners will compete at Colonial Downs as Central Virginia's new spring racing event will kick off in April 2013.

 Thursday, October 18, 2012
Colonial to Move Lights for Night Turf Racing

Colonial to Move Lights for Night Turf Racing

Relocation of its lighting system will allow Colonial Downs to offer nighttime turf races as part of its new schedule in 2012.

 Thursday, December 22, 2011
Colonial Trims Staff, Closes OTB Parlor

Colonial Trims Staff, Closes OTB Parlor

Colonial Downs may be looking for a manager to operate its live Thoroughbred and harness meet after releasing general manager Iain Woolnough Nov. 10. It also closed one of its nine off-track betting parlors in Virginia.

 Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Handle Up, Attendance Down So Far at Colonial

After 30 days of live racing, handle and attendance for Colonial Downs' Thoroughbred meet is mixed. Average daily handle on live racing at Colonial Downs is $1,224,667, up 16% over the same period last year.

 Thursday, July 27, 2006

Colonial Downs Wagering Off to Strong Start

At the conclusion of Colonial Downs' second full week of racing, overall handle at the central Virginia racetrack is up 18.36% over the same period last year.

 Wednesday, June 28, 2006