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April 7, 2021, 7:44 am · Dozens of residents of the Virginia City of Richmond went out Tuesday afternoon to protest a proposal for the construction of a casino resort in the city’s Stratford Hills area. The proposal was made by Rhode Island casino operator Bally’s Corporation and was one of the three bids that advanced to the next stage of Richmond’s selection process for a preferred casino developer. A crowd of protesters carrying signs on Tuesday ralli...

Downtime: Rosalie Morton takes the reins to keep her life balanced Photos courtesy of Rosalie Morton) In an age of anxieties surrounding the pandemic, Rosalie Morton has found solace — as she always has — on her horse. The executive with public relations firm Padilla has been riding since she was big enough to, developing a passion and pursuit that has helped her through the past year of social distancing and indoors avoidance. “It’s been something that’s been a great way to unwind, t...

"This past year of the pandemic has been so challenging for everyone, we can’t wait to see our wonderful fans and supporters safely enjoying the excitement of live horse racing,” Byrne said.

Tickets To Colonial Downs Meet Go On Sale Monday Sponsored by: Live racing returns to Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County, Va., in July, August and September with premium tickets going on sale Monday, March 15. General admission and parking are free. The best Thoroughbred horses and trainers from around the country will run every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for seven weeks from July 19 through Sept. 1. Post time each day will be 1:45 pm. Premium tickets and full racing sched...

Cordish, Bally’s, Urban One and Pamunkey tribe vie to build casino An updated rendering of the resort casino that the Pamunkey Indian Tribe is planning in the Southside. ( Courtesy of Pamunkey Indian Tribe) A foursome of competing casino developers has laid their cards on the table in Richmond. The city’s deadline for casino development proposals was Monday afternoon, and as of press time at least four big players — the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, The Cordish Cos., Bally’s Corp., and a partn...

Trainer Lacey Gaudet Hoping To Add Another Chapter In Family’s Success Story Sponsored by: Trainer Lacey Gaudet Carrying the mantle for one of Marylands best known and respected racing families, trainer Lacey Gaudet has been proud to continue the tradition her late father, Eddie, began in the 1950s. Saturday, the 33-year-old Gaudet is hoping to add another chapter to the familys legacy and join her father as a graded-stakes winner. Gaudet will send out Five Hellions Farms Dontletswe...

A $389 million hotel and gaming resort is planned for the town of Dumfries, according to town documents outlining the proposal set to be discussed Tuesday night.

The owner of Rosie's Gaming Emporium, Colonial Downs proposed a new casino resort, which will consist of 50,000 square feet gaming space and other entertainment options.

Rosie's is thinking bigger. Much bigger.

A horse is a horse and a bet may be a bet, but the different codes of races start in uniquely different ways that separate one from the other. Despite employing completely different methods to send horses on their way, starters across racing share the same objective: to make sure every horse receives a fair and safe getaway in order to protect the investments of their owners, the integrity of the sport, and the bettors interests. Anthony "Spike" Ranno, the starter for Thoroughbred (flat) races ...