Colonial Downs - the 13th season gets underway Friday June 5th
Submitted by: Darrell Wood
Phone: (804) 966-7223
Email Address: DWood(at)colonialdowns.com
Date Added: 6/5/2009
June 5, 2009
Volume 3, Issue 21
Large Fields Dominate Weekend Action at Colonial Downs as the Annual Summer Thoroughbred Season Begins Friday June 5th!!
There’s no shortage of horses at Colonial Downs! Huge fields will dominate opening weekend action as the 13th season gets underway Friday June 5th with an 8 race card beginning at 6 PM. Friday post time was bumped back an hour this year to give players more of a chance to get out here after work.
Saturday’s card features six races with 14 horse fields and Sunday’s card also includes four races with 14 horses. Click here for all the opening weekend details!
Live Racing begins Friday June 5th at Colonial Downs
Friday June 5th - Opening Night – 6:00 PM Post! We’re open early on Fridays for simulcasting beginning at 3 PM, followed by eight live races starting at 6 PM! Simulcasting continues after the races ‘til Midnite! Enjoy discounted beverages thru 9 PM every Friday this summer!
Saturday June 6th – Belmont Stakes Day, Coupon Book Giveaway, Race to the Altar. For the first time ever, enjoy live horse racing at Colonial Downs in conjunction with the Belmont simulcast!
Everyone will also receive a FREE money saving coupon book with recession busting offers for the entire summer race season. Plus, the ten couples vying to win a dream wedding at Colonial Downs in our first ever “Race to the Altar” promotion will be on hand to find out who the lucky winner is!
Gates open early, at 11 AM, so you won’t miss any of the Belmont card. For dining reservations, call 804-966-7223, ext. 1032. Live races begin at 12:55 PM.
Sunday June 7th – Bring the family out to enjoy afternoon races, including the $50,000 Oakley Stakes! Post time is 12:55 PM
Click here for more information about opening weekend and more!
Book Your Groups Summer Outing HERE!!
Book your group or company’s summer outing in the 4th floor Sky Suites, the 3rd floor Jockey Club, or the Trackside Party Tent. All inclusive packages are available in all three areas. For more info, contact Robyn or Kristin in our Group Sales Department at 804-966-7223, ext. 1073 or 1022.
Plan Ahead for Summer's 2 Biggest Race Days!
Click here to learn more about our big two events this summer --- the $500,000 Colonial Turf Cup (Gr. II) held in conjunction with a microbrew festival, and the $750,000 Virginia Derby (Gr. II), which features two great parties --- the all inclusive Trackside Party Zone and the first turn’s “Chill on Derby Hill”, a bring your own picnic/cooler/party event hosted by the Richmond Ski Club!!
"Recession Buster Bets" available at Colonial This Summer
Colonial Downs has offered the popular ten cent superfecta wager each of the past several years, but this summer, we’ve added several new recession buster bets in addition to the dime super!
The track will offer 50 Cent bets this summer on Trifectas, Pick-3’s and Pick 4’s! And, you can place these wagers either at a manned teller window or at a self bet terminal!
Win Money & Have Fun this summer, with more value for your dollar than ever before!
FREE Colonial Downs Tip Sheet at colonialdowns.com–get the Trackmen’s pix!
Colonial Downs will offer a free Saturday Tip Sheet on racing from Colonial Downs, where large fields will dominate the ten race card. Plus, the Trackmen will provide selections on the Belmont Stakes, which goes to post at 6:27 PM. You can access via the colonialdowns.com website, at all of our 8 in-state OTBs and of course, at the track in New Kent!
Click here to view the tipsheet!
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