As a licensed Virginia horse owner, I was excited to see the passage of HB 1609 which legalized historical horse racing in Virginia and signaled the return of a storied industry. Historical horse racing has revitalized racing in Kentucky and it has been wonderful to watch their success. I understand that the VRC is now drafting regulations governing historical horse racing. Virginia needs room grow the historical horse racing business, just like Kentucky. I urge the VRC to draft regulations that will allow for that growth, instead of stopping it on the doorstep of success.
Virginia Lazenby