Virginia Derby Returns to Colonial Downs

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.
Virginia Derby sees record-breaking crowd at Colonial Downs
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.
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.
American Promise Romps To Virginia Derby Win In Track Record Time
Justify colt, trained by 89-year-old D. Wayne Lukas, dominated six overmatched rivals Saturday at Colonial Downs, drawing off to win by open lengths and lowering the 1 1/8-mile track standard
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.
Virginia Derby returns to Colonial Downs
The Virginia Derby returned today with a sold-out crowd and a full schedule of races. Thousands packed Colonial Downs to cheer on horses and see which ones would qualify for the Kentucky Derby. “It’s my first time at the Virginia Derby,
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 to earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby.
Sold-out Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday at Colonial Downs
Thousands of horse racing fans are filling the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.
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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 ...
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Week In Review: Dirt Tracks Getting Safer Every Year
That the figures recently released by the Jockey Club from its Equine Injury Database showed another significant drop in the ...
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 To Skip Godolphin Mile in Dubai
As impressive as Book'em Danno's seasonal debut was March 14, and as eager as his connections are to prove his talent on a ...
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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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Fondly Signs Off On Points For Kentucky Oaks At Colonial Downs
With 50 Oaks points on the line in Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs, Fondly (Upstart–Lifetime Memory, by Istan) showed grit in the final jumps as she secured the haul for Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners.