Claiming Crown Preview Day Aug. 21 at Colonial Downs

Claiming Crown Preview Day Aug. 21 at Colonial Downs

In a collaboration to further increase the popularity of the Claiming Crown series for racing’s blue-collar horses, Colonial Downs will host an eight-race Claiming Crown Preview Day on Thursday, Aug. 21, at Virginia’s Thoroughbred track in New Kent. The top two finishers in each race will receive an automatic berth in the corresponding Claiming Crown…

Ellis Park Delays Pre-Meet Stabling After Flood Damage

Ellis Park Delays Pre-Meet Stabling After Flood Damage

Ellis Park, which experienced flooding and wind damage following heavy rains earlier this month, will delay the pre-meet opening of its backstretch for training, according to Gary Palmisano Jr., vice president of racing for Churchill Downs Inc., which owns the Henderson, Ky., track. Previously scheduled to open May 5 for stabling, the approximate opening date…