Colonial Downs Broadcasting in H.D.

Colonial Downs, which opened Aug. 8 for its first live race meet since 2013, is broadcasting races this year in high definition. The signal upgrade was assisted through The Jockey Club High Definition (HD) Grant Fund.

Through the HD Grant Fund, qualifying tracks may receive up to $150,000 to purchase or lease HD production equipment. Colonial Downs is the fourth racetrack to use this fund, following Hawthorne Race Course, Delaware Park, and Finger Lakes Gaming & Racetrack.

“By taking advantage of the HD Grant Fund to assist our 'Racing Revival,' we have been able to sustain our core principle of providing our fans with a first-class racing product,” said Jill Byrne, Colonial Downs' vice president of racing operations. “Colonial Downs is honored to be selected by The Jockey Club as its most recent grant recipient.”