Virginia, Colonial Downs Racetrack

'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.
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 racing on the rise, with derby set for Saturday
On Saturday, the Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent County will host the Virginia Derby. And this year, for the first time, the race is a preliminary for the Kentucky Derby.
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.
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,
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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 ...
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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Book'em Danno Kicks Off 2025 Season With Colonial Win
Facing just two rivals March 14 in a field decimated by eight scratches in the $100,000 Boston Handicap at Colonial Downs, ...
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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, and the Virginia-Certified program has many farms' business booming ...
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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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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 ...
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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 ...