After Years of Losses, Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, Va., Breaks Even.

From: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, Virginia) (viaKnight-Ridder/Tribune Business News) | Date: July 29, 2002 | Copyright information

Byline: Warren Fiske

Jul. 29--NEW KENT, Va.--For once, Rhythmn Magic didn't fade. The little-noted Virginia steed stayed in the pack for 5 furlongs and then, most uncharacteristically, bolted past rivals down the stretch to eke out his first win.

So ended the final race of the 26-day thoroughbred season at Colonial Downs last Tuesday evening.

Those wise enough to have bet $2 on the horse to win claimed a $113 payoff. The long shot came through. The...

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