Virginia Derby Returns to Colonial Downs

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.
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.
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, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday at Colonial Downs
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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.
'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.
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.
The 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 joins Kentucky Derby prospects
The Kentucky Derby is just six weeks from Saturday, and there's still much to be decided about the 20-horse field. But ...
Virginia Derby Odds And 2025 Picks On The Road To The Kentucky Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby championship series race on Sat., March 15 is the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. Horse ...
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Lukas Derby Bound: American Promise Wins Virginia Derby
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American Promise sets track record in Virginia Derby; Fondly lands Virginia Oaks
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Famed trainer Bob Baffert’s horse, Getaway Car, favored in Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs
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Scratched from VA Derby, John Hancock Heads LA Derby
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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 ...
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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 ...