2026 Race Dates for Shenandoah Downs

Overnight Race Bonus

Purse bonuses will be given on overnight races at Shenandoah to horses that are Virginia sired, Virginia foaled or 100% Virginia owned at least three months prior to the start of the meet, unless bought at public auction or claimed. Anyone acting as an agent must be listed with On Gait as agent.

Positive Drug Test

A horse that tests positive for a prohibited substance in any leg of a series event (including early closer, late closer, Breeders Fund, and Sired Stakes) shall be ineligible to participate in any additional legs or final or consolation race of such series until the appeal regarding the positive test is resolved. If the appeal is resolved prior to the declaration for any leg or final or consolation race and the positive test is adjudicated false, then the horse shall be eligible to participate in such additional leg or final or consolation race of the series.

RACE MEET FORMS & INFORMATION

Listed below are links to documents that contain information relating to the race meet. PLEASE OPEN AND READ ALL OF THEM! It is important that you know all of the rules and regulations contained on these documents.

VRC regulations regarding searches and prohibited practices

VRC Medication Withdrawl Guidelines

VRC Medication Fines & Penalties List

2022 Clenbuterol regulation

Direct Deposit Information

All purse checks for Shenandoah Downs, including stipend payments, will be made by direct deposit again this year. This will be the only method of payment for all owners, trainers and drivers. If you completed the forms last year, AND NOTHING HAS CHANGED, you must complete the Purse Authorization form. If you did not complete the W9 and Direct Deposit forms last year, or if your banking information has changed, you must complete the W9 and Direct Deposit forms. These forms can be faxed to 804-265-1436, emailed to bookkeeper@virginiaequinealliance.com, mailed to Carol Gill at PO Box 832; Mechanicsville, VA. 23111 or turned in at the race meet. Click the links below for each of the forms.

Purse Authorization Form

Direct Deposit Form

W9 Form