An expanded racing schedule, featuring higher overnight purses and more stakes races, is on tap when Colonial Downs kicks off ...

Thousands of horse racing fans are filling the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday. For the first time, the winning horse of the Virginia Derby will secure ...

An expanded schedule with higher overnight purses and additional stakes events will feature this summer at Colonial Downs during a 41-day stand from Wednesday, July 9 through Saturday, Sept. 13. A ...

McPeek was one of four Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers with entries Saturday at Colonial Downs ... are coming together in Virginia," McPeek said. "With Churchill Downs working together ...

An expanded live racing schedule, featuring higher overnight purses and more stakes races, is on tap when Colonial Downs ...

With under three weeks to go, our series continues with a detailed analysis of how the final field is looking after the final ...

NEW KENT CO., Va. (WDBJ) - 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.

For the first time in its history, the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs was completely sold out, drawing in fans from across the state for a day of racing, betting and excitement. The event which ...

Everyone is all smiles. On the drive home, it is announced that the event took in a Virginia Derby Day record of $6,540,489. A huge day for Colonial Downs and the event staff in New Kent County.

American Promise wins Saturday's Virginia Derby, moving into the Kentucky Derby picture. Photo by Lauren Johnston, courtesy of Colonial Downs March 17 (UPI) --Add the name American Promise to the ...

More than 8,000 people filled the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday. American Promise won the race and secured a spot in the 151st Kentucky Derby at ...