Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 18, 2019 Journalists Share Posted July 18, 2019 After a six-year hiatus from flat racing in Virginia, Colonial Downs opens its barn area July 25 for the 2019 meet, which begins Aug. 8. Among the trainers that will have stalls at the 15-day meet are John Servis, Larry Rivelli and Steve Klesaris. Other well known conditioners who have expressed an interest in shipping in to run during the meet are Todd Pletcher, Dale Romans, Mark Casse, Chad Brown, Brian Lynch, Graham Motion, Shug McGaughey, etc. “We are extremely excited by the level of interest from trainers coming in to stable from many locations, and the overall support we have received from the racing community as we approach the opening of our meet,” said Jill Byrne, Colonial Downs Vice President Racing Operations. “Our goal from the beginning has been to establish the highest standards in delivering a first-class racing and stabling environment for our horsemen by improving the basic structures of the facility and hiring experienced professionals from around the industry to ensure quality and integrity in our product.” In addition to the minimum daily $500,000 purse structure, horsemen will have other added incentives, including: each owner receiving $1,000 per start for any horse which did not earn $1,000 in the race; each trainer will receive $300 each time they start a horse; and Colonial Downs will offer free transportation for horses from Fair Hill. The post Colonia Downs Barn Area Opens July 25 appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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