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Colonial Downs postpones race days due to Tropical Storm Debby

By Community Member | August 6, 2024 9:48 pm

Due to projected inclement weather, Colonial Downs has announced the postponement of two race days.

Races scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 8, and Friday, Aug. 9, have been rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 12, and Tuesday, Aug. 13 due to Tropical Storm Debby moving up the east coast. Colonial Downs’ staff is currently monitoring the projected path of the storm to determine if the Colonial Downs Festival of Racing will take place on Saturday, Aug. 10.