The Strawberry Hill Races, formerly the Deep Run Races, organized and sponsored by the Deep Run Hunt Club, date back to November 30, 1895, when the first Deep Run Races were held at “Chantilly” on Board Street Road in Richmond. The first running of the “Deep Run Hunt Cup” took place the following year at the same location. The race meet changed locations during the ensuing years, being held for a time in Ginter Park and later at the current site of the Country Club of Virginia.
During World War I and for some time after, the Deep Run Races were not held. It was not until 1927 that the Deep Run Races were re-established and a steeplechase course was constructed at “Curles Neck” on the James River. It has been an annual event ever since.
In 1973, the Deep Run Hunt Club decided to discontinue its sponsorship of the race meet and the Atlantic Rural Exposition, now known as the State Fair of Virginia, Inc. took over this role, feeling the event compatible with its mission to support agriculture and with it, Virginia’s equine industry.
Where Can I place a wager on Race Day at Colonial Downs?
There are numerous wagering locations (tellers and self-serve) throughout the Colonial Downs Clubhouse and on the “University Green.” There are also a limited number, one teller and four self serve machines, on the “Backstretch.” For helpful information on placing wagers while at the Strawberry Hill Races, please visit Colonial Downs or visit the Fan Education Center located on the University Green side of the clubhouse.
Where Can I redeem My Winning Wager?
On Strawberry Hill Race Day, winning wagers may be redeemed until 7 pm at teller windows. After that, you may redeem winning wagers within 180 days at any Colonial Downs Off-Track Betting facility (click here for locations) or at Colonial Downs on any live racing day. Winning tickets may also be mailed to Colonial Downs at 10515 Colonial Downs Parkway, New Kent, VA 23124, Attn: Mutuel Department. Please include a self-addressed stamped envelope with the winning ticket(s) and a check will be mailed to you.
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