D. Wayne Lukas-trained American Promise wins Virginia Derby

American Promise sets track record in Virginia Derby; Fondly lands Virginia Oaks
Saturday’s $527,500 Virginia Derby, the first-ever Road to the Kentucky Derby scoring race contested in the historic commonwealth, delivered an aptly named winner in American Promise.
American Promise Romps To Virginia Derby Win In Track Record Time
In the first-ever Kentucky Derby points race at Colonial Downs, BC Stables’ American Promise proved much the best to win the $500,000 Virginia Derby by 7¾ lengths over Render Judgment, earning 50 points and all but securing a spot in the 'Run for the Roses' on the first Saturday in May.
D. Wayne Lukas-trained American Promise wins Virginia Derby, qualifies for Kentucky Derby
American Promise, the D. Wayne Lukas entry into Saturday’s Virginia Derby, pulled away from the field, setting a Colonial Downs 1 â…›-mile track record of 1 minute, 46.41 seconds and finishing 7 ¾ lengths ahead of Render Judgement. Virginia-born Omaha Omaha, born at Chance Farm in Gordonville, took third.
American Promise Wins 2025 Virginia Derby
NEW KENT — American Promise won the 2025 Virginia Derby by 7 ¾ lengths with a track record time of 1:46.41 for the 1 1/8 mile race at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County Saturday.
D. Wayne Lukas: 'We Have Options Of Doing Something Different' With American Promise
Trainer plans to wait for the Virginia Derby winner, who secured a spot in the Kentucky Derby, to settle back in at Oaklawn before charting a path forward
American Promise wins sold-out Virginia Derby, now Kentucky Derby qualifier, at Colonial Downs
More than 8,000 people filled the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.
Lukas Derby Bound: American Promise Wins Virginia Derby
The D. Wayne Lukas entry in the March 15 Virginia Derby, American Promise, delivered a career-best effort to finish 7 3/4 lengths ahead of Render Judgement and set a track record for 1 â…› miles on the dirt at Colonial Downs.
VIDEO: Jockey Nik Juarez On His Virginia Derby-Winning Ride Aboard American Promise
After spending many mornings galloping American Promise, jockey Nik Juarez made his first start aboard the colt count in the Virginia Derby
'Run For The Roses' Points Go To American Promise In Virginia Derby
Added to the Kentucky Derby Trail for the first time, the Virginia Derby entered a new era over the dirt at Colonial Downs on Saturday and it was American Promise (Justify–Tapella, by Tapit) who deposited 50 points into his 'Run for the Roses' account.
Virginia Derby Delivers Banner Day for Colonial Downs
Just over a decade after Colonial Downs was shuttered, the track—which re-opened for thoroughbred racing in 2019—enjoyed arguably its finest day March 15.
'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.
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Study Guide: 2025 Virginia Derby
The Virginia Derby’s newfound status as a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep has attracted a strong group of horses to the entries.
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Wayne Lukas Reveals Derby Prep Plans For Trio
Trainer has firm engagements for classic hopefuls Innovator and American Promise but still hasn't decided on what's next for ...