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Virginia Thoroughbred Association Virginia has been a leading producer of Thoroughbred racehorses including Champion Secretariat

10/23/2026

certified Sister Troienne (Coolmore America Munnings) breaks through and grabs her first Graded Stakes victory in the G2 Bank of America Valley View Stakes at Keeneland for Woodslane Racing and Brian Lynch Racing! The 3yo filly was certified at Woodslane Farm in The Plains.

10/21/2026

Another round of winners as we begin the new racing week! Congrats to these and all our -bred and Virginia-certified winners from last week:

🥇Do The Right Thing (VA Bred / R. Larry Johnson)
🥇Bruno (VA Bred / R. Larry Johnson)
🥇Tiz The Love (VA Certified / Braeburn Training Center)
🥇Twohonestmischief (VA Certified / Bayview Farm)
🥇War Report (VA Certified / Rofe Racing)
🥇Hadid (VA Certified / Gracie Bloodstock)
🥇Momma Oma (VA Certified / Lithgow Farm)
🥇Skillian (VA Certified / Eagle Point Farm)
🥇Maida (VA Certified / Ballyerin Racing / Endine Stakes)

10/18/2026

Sean Clancy has worn his share of hats over the years: rider, bloodstock agent, journalist, and now owner of a Breeders’ Cup contender. This former steeplechase jockey turned Eclipse Award-winning writer has parlayed his decades of experience with equine athletes into the fortuitous purchase of Ad...

10/13/2026

Strong breeding figures from Virginia stand out in the latest report of mares bred, while other Mid-Atlantic states are scuffling.

10/10/2026

An impressive debut by -bred Tannhauser (by Coolmore America Corniche) who kicked into high gear between foes to win for Lael Stables and Cherie DeVaux Racing. The two-year-old filly was bred in Virginia by Audley Farm

Congratulations to One O Two Racing's Walk The Warrior ( #4) who reached the winners circle in Sunday's $40,000 Ratings ...
10/10/2026

Congratulations to One O Two Racing's Walk The Warrior ( #4) who reached the winners circle in Sunday's $40,000 Ratings Handicap Hurdle at the Foxfield Fall Races in Charlottesville! The 7-year-old Walk In The Park gelding collected his fourth career win and pushed his earnings to $147,138. Graham Watters piloted the Irish-bred winner for trainer Neil Morris (Douglas Lees photos).

Virginia's fall steeplechase season continues Saturday (October 10) with the Virginia Fall Races at Glenwood Park in Middleburg. Eight jump races on tap and $275,000 in purse money is on the line. An expected crowd of 10,000 fans will enjoy an afternoon of tailgating, socializing and racing action. Gates open at 10 AM and first race is at 12:30 PM. Tickets are $50 at the gate. For more information, visit vafallraces.com

10/08/2026

Another Graded Stakes Winner! Congrats to these and all our -bred and Virginia-certified winners from last week:

🥇State Conceal (VA Bred / James Michael Anderson)
🥇Tiz The Love (VA Certified / Braeburn Training Center)
🥇Kimmy Got Glasses (VA Certified / Lawrence Farm)
🥇Belle Shot (VA Certified / Hunt Ridge Stables at Blue Ridge Farm)
🥇Just a Smooch (VA Certified / Braeburn Training Center)
🥇Daenerys (VA Certified / Ballyerin Racing)
🥇Paid Vacation (VA Certified / Rofe Racing)
🥇Love Yourself (VA Certified / Gracie Bloodstock)
🥇Whitten Way (VA Certified / Braeburn Training Center / White Clay Creek Stakes)
🥇Regaled (VA Certified / Timbercreek Farm / Delaware Handicap G3)

10/03/2026

-bred Domestic Agenda from last to first in the Miss Grillo Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park for Chad C. Brown and Klaravich Stables! The 2yo filly by American Pharoah was bred in Virginia by Morgan’s Ford Farm. morgansford

Mark your calendars -- the James River Horse Foundation (JRHF) is having an "Open Barn" this Saturday October 3 from 10 ...
10/01/2026

Mark your calendars -- the James River Horse Foundation (JRHF) is having an "Open Barn" this Saturday October 3 from 10 AM-2 PM at their facility on River Road West in Goochland County! This event is free and open to the public, so bring your family and friends. Meet their incredible horses up close and connect with the inspiring women who care for them every day.

JRHF's mission is to provide humane care, safe sanctuary and an appropriate second career for Thoroughbred horses that are no longer able to race. The also provide an established curriculum of training in equine care to non-violent felons at the VA Dept. of Corrections State Farm Work Center during their incarceration --- which encourages participants to gain self-respect, work as a team and acquire skills valuable for reentry into their communities.

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