Virginia's Shenandoah Downs kicks off its Spring season

Horses, Fans Return as Shenandoah Downs Season Begins

Shenandoah Downs will launch its 11th season of harness racing this weekend, bringing a full slate of races and special celebrations to Woodstock. Opening day is set for Saturday, April 11, with an 11-race card beginning at 1:05 p.m. The day will also honor longtime driver and trainer Roger Hammer, celebrating his decades-long impact on Virginia racing and his 80th birthday. Continue reading Horses, Fans Return as Shenandoah Downs Season Begins …

Shenandoah kicks off spring meet this weekend – U.S. Trotting News

Shenandoah Downs will open its 11th season of pari-mutuel harness racing this Saturday (April 11) with an 11-race program beginning at 1:05 p.m. The opener will celebrate driver/trainer Roger Hammer's distinguished career.

Virginia's Shenandoah Downs kicks off its Spring season

(WOODSTOCK, VA — 4/9/2026) —- Shenandoah Downs will open its 11th season of pari-mutuel harness racing this Saturday April 11 with an 11-race program beginning at 1:05 PM. The opener will celebrate driver/trainer Roger Hammer’s distinguished career, his impact in Virginia racing over two-plus decades and his 80th birthday as well — with a commemorative t-shirt giveaway and celebratory birthday cake. The Bedford, Pennsylvania native will compete …