Jonda Smith’s Ballarddrgoldfngr picked up where he left off a week ago in Virginia Sire Stake competition, capturing the $102,975 divisional final for 2-year-old colt pacers Saturday (Oct. 3) at Shenandoah Downs.
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Lou’s Starr sets all-time Shenandoah Downs pacing mark
Dan Chansky’s Lou’s Starr triggered his second track record of the week — at two different ovals — when he wired the field in a $10,000 conditioned pace Saturday (Sept. 26) at Shenandoah Downs in 1:51.1, the fastest mile ever recorded at the Woodstock half-miler. The 4-year-old Sweet Lou horse shattered the previous best — which he authored last fall — by three-fifths of a second. The winner, who recorded quarter fractions of :27, :55.4 and 1:23.1, is trained by Scott Warnick and was driven by Corey Braden.
Shenandoah Downs fall meet begins Saturday
Shenandoah Downs kicks off its 11th fall season of pari-mutuel harness racing this Saturday (Sept. 19) and continues a seven-week campaign through Nov. 1 with cards every Saturday and Sunday at 1:05 p.m. (EDT).
Shenandoah Downs fall racing applications due Aug. 24
Racing applications for the 2026 fall meet at Shenandoah Downs, scheduled to run from Sept. 19-Nov. 1, are available online via the track’s website at shenandoahdowns.com under the “Horsemen” header.
Caviart Daisy completes Virginia Breeders Fund Series sweep
Frank Chick’s Caviart Daisy put a stamp on her three-leg Virginia Breeders Fund series, capturing a $107,800 championship in the sophomore filly/mare pacing division Saturday (May 23) at Shenandoah Downs. The Sweet Lou filly crossed in 1:53.1 over a sloppy track, equaling the divisional record mark she set two weeks ago.
Shenandoah Downs trackman Gary Mills goes from sulky to grader
Gary Mills did not grow up in a harness racing family per se, but he has carved out a six-decade career in the business as a driver, trainer and most recently, as a track superintendent.
Shenandoah Downs hosts ‘Day of Champions’ for 3-year-olds Saturday
After two weeks of elimination races, fields for the Virginia Breeders Fund 3-year-old championships are set and will take place this Saturday (May 23) at Shenandoah Downs.
Caviart Daisy powers to Shenandoah Downs track record
Frank Chick’s Caviart Daisy established a new track record in the 3-year-old filly pacing category Sunday (May 10) with a dominating 1:53.1 effort as Virginia Breeder’s Fund elimination weekend competition continued at Shenandoah Downs.
Dunavant, Woogen to be receive honors Saturday at Shenandoah Downs
Dr. Charlie Dunavant and Dr. Scott Woogen will receive lifetime achievement recognition in the sport of harness racing Saturday (May 9) during the first-ever Shenandoah Downs “Wall of Colors” ceremony.
John’s Dream scores 35th win at Shenandoah Downs
John’s Dream captured the $20,000 Virginia Breeders Fund aged male pace at Shenandoah Downs Saturday (May 2) – one of four Breeders race divisions on the program – and reached the winner’s circle for the 35th time in Virginia. The 13-year-old Dream Away gelding won his 56th race overall, which pushed his career earnings to $427,692.