from Colonial Downs

New Kent, VA — Jeffrey P. Jacobs announced on Oct. 4 a closure date of Nov. 1 for Colonial Downs, Virginia’s only horse race track and statewide system of off track wagering facilities, absent Virginia Racing Commission approval of a marquee series of Thoroughbred races accompanying a long term contract with a newly formed horsemen’s group.

To read the complete release from Oct. 4, click here.

On Oct. 15, Jacobs issued the following statement from that morning’s Virginia Racing Commission meeting in which he stated “I am now withdrawing Colonial Downs’ Thoroughbred and Standardbred race day requests and the request for approval of the Old Dominion Horsemen’s contract. I am also at this time turning in Colonial Downs’ unlimited pari-mutuel owners and operators licenses to be effective November 1st so as to be able to complete the current harness meet in an orderly fashion.”