by Darrell Wood, publicity director, Colonial Downs

New Kent, VA — Colonial Downs canceled the balance of Saturday’s (Oct. 29) afternoon harness program after the fourth race had been run, courtesy of a steady rain that pounded Central Virginia during the overnight and morning hours and eventually caused unsafe racing conditions.

A total of ten races had been scheduled Saturday, and the final six were canceled.

A trio of Virginia-bred 2-year-old prep races were held before the cancellation.

Heavily favored Blueridge Abigail (Doug Snyder) wired the field in 2:05.3 in the filly trot and boosted her career earnings over the $77,000 level.

Blueridge Dancer (Chris Page) went coast to coast in the colt pace in 1:59.2, winning by 6-1/4 lengths over Blueridge Wildcat.

Hillbilly Desire (Jason MacDougall) scored a nice come from behind triumph in the filly pace for owner/trainer Amanda Jackson in 2:00.2.

The colt/gelding trot got washed out.

With sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 50s expected Sunday, Colonial Downs will host a ten race program beginning at 1 p.m. The 3-year-old Virginia-bred races will be featured, including a pair of non-bettors at 12:15 p.m.

A total of eight championship races, featuring all the 2- and 3-year-old divisions, will be contested on Saturday (Nov. 5) when the track hosts its annual $300,000 Virginia Harness Day of Champions.