Virginia Thoroughbred Association

06/10/2026

It’s always a great day when the Colonial Downs stable area opens in preparation for the upcoming racing season — and today was a great day! Eagle Point Farm horses were among the first to arrive this morning and come tomorrow at 5:30 AM, they will get to start training on the 1-1/4 miles dirt track. The longest racing season in Colonial history kicks off June 25 and continues thru September 7.

06/09/2026

Boom’em Danno, Bernietakescharge, and Determined Kingdom lit up the Spa last week, today we wish congratulations to those connections and the connections of these -Bred and -Certified winners from last week:

🥇Bruno (VA Bred / R. Larry Johnson)
🥇Eye Candy Warrior (VA Certified / Gracie Bloodstock)
🥇Buttah (VA Certified / Ingleside Training Center)
🥇Christmas Jones (VA Certified / Eagle Point Farm)

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06/08/2026

Attention horsemen --- Just a reminder that nominations for the two Virginia-Bred/Sired turf stakes scheduled opening weekend at Rosie's Gaming and Colonial Downs, on Saturday June 27, are due this coming Wednesday June 10! The $125,000 Edward P. Evans -- won by Repo Rocks last year --- is for 3-year-olds & up while the $125,000 Brookmeade -- won by Thursday Girl last year --- is for fillies & mares. Both stakes will be contested at the 1-1/16 miles distance. Nominate online or by calling Jackie at 859-743-4333 (Coady Media photos).

The stable area in New Kent opens this Wednesday and training begins on Thursday morning. The 45-day summer racing season kicks off on Thursday June 25 with a new Thursday-Sunday schedule!

06/06/2026

-Certified BOOK’EM DANNO rallied from just off the fast pace to defend his crown in the True North Stakes (G3) at Saratoga🎪 for Atlantic Six Racing and Derek Ryan! Danno completed his certification at .bloodstock in Middleburg.

06/05/2026

-bred Determined Kingdom was all heart today at 🎪 getting his nose down on the wire to win the allowance for Mike Trombetta and The Estate of Larry Johnson. The 7yo -bred gelding has now won 11 races lifetime with earnings approaching $900,000.

06/03/2026

-certified BERNIETAKESCHARGE made it back to back Critical Eye Stakes victories on Belmont at Saratoga weekend for Domenick Schettino, Robert Rosenthal, and Bradford Bernstein! The 5yo mare completed her certification at Rofe Racing.

05/26/2026

Another weekend of racing is in the books Congrats to these and all our -Bred and -Certified winners from last week:

🥇Gramp’s Legacy (VA Bred / Tyler Sliney)
🥇Karma’s Inthehouse (VA Bred / Didier Plasencia)
🥇Naomi an Ruth (VA Certified / Rofe Racing)
🥇Empire of Glory (VA Certified / Kolb Racing Stable)
🥇Clever Charlie (VA Certified / Kolb Racing Stable)

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05/24/2026

A pair of -Certified two-year-old maiden winners in the last two days at :

🥇Remembertheword / Barak Farm / Jose Corrales / Certified at Rofe Racing
🥇The Stork Club / No Guts No Glory Farm / John Robb / Certified at DawLyn Horses

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

One thing is certain --- it sure feels like a race day today! Sunny skies, green grass and temperatures in the '90's! The Colonial Downs summer meet is right around the corner. The stable area opens June 10, training begins on June 11 and racing begins on June 25.