Colonial Downs to Race 18 Days in 2020

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Colonial Downs will race 18 days in 2020 after receiving official approval from the Virginia Racing Commission. The meet will begin July 23 and run through Aug. 29 with live racing Thursday to Saturday starting at 5:30 p.m.

Colonial Downs will distribute $500,000 per day in purses and provide a lucrative series of state-bred and certified races for the second straight year. The popular MATCH Series will be run Aug. 15 ad the GIII Virginia Derby will close out the meet Aug. 29 along with the Virginia Oaks, Rosie’s S. and Kitten’s Joy S.

“It was such a successful return of racing to Virginia in 2019, with Colonial Downs receiving wonderful support of top horsemen and women from all regions of the country, as well as horseplayers, fans and the entire racing industry,” said Vice President of Racing Operations, Jill Byrne. “We could not be more enthusiastic for the 2020 season. Equine and human safety and welfare and the integrity of our racing product also remain top priorities for Colonial Downs, as we demonstrated in 2019, and we will continue to work with our partners and the horse industry as a whole to emphasize that important responsibility.”

 

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