Colonial Downs Reschedules Race Dates Due to Anticipated Weather Conditions
Thursday (8/8) Race Card Moved to Monday (8/12)
Friday (8/9) Race Card Moved to Tuesday (8/13)
NEW KENT, VA., (August 6, 2024) – Colonial Downs Racetrack (“Colonial Downs”) announced today the decision to reschedule live racing on Thursday, August 8 and Friday, August 9 to Monday, August 12 and Tuesday August 13, respectively. The decision to reschedule was made in consideration of the possible impact caused by Tropical Storm Debby leading to adverse racing conditions as well as safety concerns for those shipping in or traveling to participate.
The team at Colonial Downs is currently working closely with experts in the field to determine if the risk of heavy rain will impact the timing of the Colonial Downs Festival of Racing on Saturday, August 10. A decision on those scheduled races is expected by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 7, when more accurate data is available.
About Colonial Downs Racetrack and Rosie’s Gaming Emporium
Colonial Downs Racetrack (“Colonial Downs”) and Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums (“Rosie’s”) employ over 1,200 team members in the Commonwealth of Virginia, paying over $30 million in annual salaries, wages and benefits. Rosie’s in Dumfries, Emporia, Hampton, New Kent, Richmond and Vinton offer innovative Historical Racing Machines (HRMs) and full card simulcasting. Rosie’s Game Room in Collinsville features a limited selection of some of the best HRM titles. Colonial Downs in New Kent hosts live Thoroughbred racing on two nationally-renowned surfaces – the Secretariat Turf Course, the widest turf course in North America and a 11/4-mile dirt track. www.rosiesgaming.com.
