horse races

International Gold Cup Returns to Great Meadow on October 26

Tickets now on sale for the 87th running. WARRENTON, VA — The International Gold Cup,…

International Gold Cup Adds Grade 1 Race to 2024 Fall Races and National Steeplechase Association Calendar

Race named in honor of William H. Allison. WARRENTON, VA — The Virginia Gold Cup…

Washington’s Premier Steeplechase Races Return on May 4

Virginia Gold Cup expects large hats, large tailgates, and large crowds. THE PLAINS, VA —…

The 48th Running of the Old Dominion Hounds Point-to-Point

Written by Carlo Massimo | Photos by Joanne Maisano For as long as they’ve hunted…

Spring Races 2024

Photos by Joanne Maisano For more information, visit centralentryoffice.com/Calendar.aspx March 2: Rappahannock Hunt Point-to-Point The…

Spring Race Scenes

Scenes from the 2023 Spring Race season across Hunt Country captured by Liz Callar and…

On the Hunt… for Everything Mint Julep!

By Summer Stanley

At long last, springtime in Virginia comes breezing in through open windows, riding on the scent of azaleas, magnolias, peonies and honeysuckle, and I find myself craving the kind of southern comfort that most would associate with derby fever. However, for me, Mint Juleps are warm weather refreshments to be enjoyed long after the “run for the roses” is over.