The Virginia Thoroughbred industry is in the spotlight March 10-15 as the Virginia Equine Alliance presents a special "Virginia Thoroughbred Week" on the Horse Racing Radio Network. The award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington will celebrate the storied history of the Virginia Thoroughbred industry leading up to Saturday's $500,000 Virginia Derby, the first-ever Kentucky Derby qualifying race at Colonial Downs.
Beginning March 10, HRRN will recognize the achievements of top Virginia-bred horses and their connections. Listeners will enjoy replays of memorable wins on all HRRN shows throughout the week, along with interviews and conversations focused on the history of the Virginia Thoroughbred industry. HRRN's social media pages, email newsletters, and website will offer additional noteworthy content throughout the week.
"Virginia Thoroughbred Week" concludes March 15 with a Virginia Derby day edition of HRRN's popular Saturday morning Equine Forum show which airs weekly from 8:00-11:00 a.m. ET. HRRN shows can be heard across North America on Sirius 162/XM 207 with live streaming and podcasts made available on the network's website, www.horseracingradio.net, along with multiple podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart and Podbean.
A full schedule of all HRRN shows and additional affiliate information can also be found on the website.
This press release has been edited for content and style by BloodHorse Staff.
