Virginia, Colonial Downs racetrack

Virginia racing on the rise with derby set for Saturday
Saturday, the Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent County will host the Virginia Derby. This year, for the first time, the race is a preliminary for the Kentucky Derby.We’re expecting nine horses to line up in the starting gate,
The first Virginia Derby as a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby is this weekend
The Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs' first horse race as a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby, is on Saturday. Why it matters: The event promises to offer locals an annual slice of the legendary Kentucky Derby,
Virginia Derby bringing party atmosphere, 1st-ever March races to Colonial Downs
Omaha Omaha was born at Chance Farm in Gordonsville and will be running his first race in his home state. After victories at Delaware Park and Laurel Park late in 2024, Omaha Omaha recently placed second and third in two races in 2025 at Aqueduct (New York).
'Virginia is the bright spot': State now hosts its own Kentucky Derby-qualifying race
For the first time ever, the Virginia Derby will serve as a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. Insiders say it's just further proof the Virginia equine industry is booming.
Race Fields Set For 2025 Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks, Colonial Downs Announces Sellout
NEW KENT — The race fields for Saturday’s 2025 Virginia Derby and 2025 Virginia Oaks have been set and Colonial Downs Racetrack announced Wednesday that the March 15 event is officially a sellout.
'Road to Kentucky Derby' to wind through Virginia for first time
The "Road to the Kentucky Derby" winds through Virginia for the first time this weekend, as the Virginia Derby joins the series with some serious contenders for the Run for the Roses.
Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Virginia Derby
A talented group of nine sophomores will go postward in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. The 1 1/8-mile feature is a part of the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series and will reward the top five across the line with qualifying points towards the Run for the Roses on a 50-25-15-10-5 structure.
Famed trainer Bob Baffert’s horse, Getaway Car, favored in Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs
All eyes will be on Baffert’s Getaway Car, son of 2007 and ’08 American Horse of the Year Curlin. The Virginia Derby, set for ...
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Ahead Of A Derby Prep, Lots Of Things Are Coming Up Roses In Virginia
More race dates are coming to Colonial Downs, and the Virginia-Certified program has many farms' business booming ...
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2025 Virginia Derby odds, horses, field: Racing insider offers best bets for Kentucky Derby prep race
The road to the Kentucky Derby will go through the state of Virginia for the first time when the starting gate opens in the ...
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Looking Ahead: Getaway Car and Authentic Gallop highlight new Derby prep
The Road to the Kentucky Derby heads to Colonial Downs for the first time in the history of the series. The Virginia Derby ...
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Colonial Downs Refunds Wagers On Thursday's First Race After 'Required Consents' Issue
Colonial Downs experienced a bump in the start of its spring meet on March 13, when the New Kent, Va., track had to refund ...
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8News talks with Colonial Downs about the upcoming Virginia Derby
News got a visit from a special guest on Tuesday morning to talk about what to expect for the upcoming Virginia Derby being ...
High-profile trainers field Virginia Derby entries
Fewer than 500 general-admission tickets remain at $5 apiece for Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, which will ...
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Watch: Best Known For Turf, Virginia Derby Will Showcase Dirt Track's Evolution At Colonial Downs
Colonial Downs is best known for its massive turf course, but a monumental amount of work has gone into making the dirt main ...