The Virginia Racing Commission has approved an expanded schedule of live racing at Colonial Downs. The commission decided in favor of the 44-day schedule yesterday. The track will kick off its year in March with the Virginia Derby, a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby. The season will also include 41 days of live racing every Wednesday through Saturday beginning July 9th.
There's pressure this time of year to be happy but, for many in Virginia, Christmas time brings the holiday blues. Michael Castner reports.Preview: ####