A more lucrative bonus structure by the Virginia Thoroughbred Association was designed to keep state breeders competitive other state programs in the Mid-Atlantic.
Virginia-bred Gigante made his triumphant return to the winner’s circle by pulling a massive 22-1 upset victory in Saturday’s $500,000 Secretariat Stakes (G2) at Colonial Downs. The race is being held in Virginia for the first time, making the victory for the Commonwealth that much sweeter.
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