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Colonial Downs shifts race start times earlier due to July 4th weekend heat

Colonial Downs shifts race start times earlier this week as high temperatures are forecast for New Kent County
Colonial Downs shifts race start times earlier due to July 4th weekend heat
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NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — Colonial Downs shifts race start times earlier this week as high temperatures are forecast for New Kent County

Colonial Downs has announced early post times for horse racing this July 4th holiday weekend due to forecasted high temperatures in New Kent County.

Races Thursday, Friday, and Saturday will begin at 10:45 a.m. instead of the normal 12:30 p.m. start time. Gates will open to the public at 10:15 a.m. on those days. Sunday's races remain scheduled for the normal 12:30 p.m. post time, subject to further adjustments.

The first 500 fans in attendance on Saturday, July 4, will receive a free, limited-edition America 250 t-shirt courtesy of Colonial Downs.

Steeplechase racing and Corgi races continue each Thursday through Sunday. Racing runs through a special Labor Day racecard on Monday, Sept. 7.

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MADISON COUNTYVALLEY VIEW05/22/2026Voluntary
ORANGE COUNTYWOLFTRAP WOODS05/22/2026Voluntary
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