Colonial Downs Approved for Expanded Race Days in 2022

Darrell Wood

The 2022 Colonial Downs Race Meet presented by Woodford Reserve will feature 27 race days–up from 21–after the Virginia Racing Commission approved proposed race dates Wednesday. Average daily purse money is also expected to increase from $522,000 to $600,000. The nine-week meet will be held from July 11 to Sept. 7, with racing every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday starting at 1:30 p.m. A stakes schedule for the 2022 meet will be announced in the coming weeks.

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