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Gregory Pecs, one of the most successful sires in Virginia's 26-year history of pari-mutuel harness racing, passed away earlier this month at the age of​​ 21.

Trainer Michael Lauer has been suspended 75 days and fined $2,600 over a positive test for metformin in his trainee Mowins

Influential pacing stallion Artiscape has been retired from breeding.

“He’s a guy who just wants to push and push and push and push. That schedule is something you’d expect a 24-year-old jockey to do.”

The American Graded Stakes Committee reviewed 970 U.S. stakes races and assigned Graded status to 429 of them, 11 fewer than in 2023.

The apartment complex is proposed for the site of the former Colonial Downs off track betting facility. The five-story building would include up to 382 units — 238 studio apartments, 82 one-bedroom units and 62 two-bedroom units.

While not affecting the Kentucky Derby (G1) directly, it’s a kernel of news from Churchill Downs involving races run on Derby Day. Churchill Downs, Royal Ascot…

Wolfie’s Dynaghost will face a stellar field of 12 plus two also-eligibles entered for Saturday’s $125,000 Prairie Bayou at Turfway Park

Colonial Downs' Frank Hopf: “We’re excited to build upon the momentum and look forward to a tremendous 2024 season.”

HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Ring in the new year around the Historic Triangle with these local festivities! Noon Year's Eve Party with Virginia Living Museum.