Colonial Downs announced Aug. 7 that the Festival of Racing, originally scheduled for Aug. 10 has been rescheduled for Aug. 11.
The decision to reschedule the biggest day in Virginia's horse racing history was carefully made after working closely with weather experts to predict the risk of heavy rain and potential impact caused by Tropical Storm Debby.
While most of the extreme weather conditions are expected to clear the area by Saturday, the safety of team members, the community, and horsemen traveling to compete was the highest priority in the decision to delay the planned festivities. Additional recovery time for racetrack surfaces will make it possible to run the entire race card which includes seven stakes races highlighted by the Arlington Million (G1T), the Beverly D. Stakes (G2T) and Secretariat Stakes (G2T).
Gates will open for the Festival of Racing at 11:30 a.m. Sunday with the first post at 1 p.m. ET. Stakes start in race 6 with the three graded stakes starting at race 9. General admission and parking are free, and all previously purchased tickets will be honored. Reserved seating can be purchased at rosiesgaming.com/festival-of-racing/.
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
