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.
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 racing preview, picks, profiles and odds with information you can bet on.
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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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.
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.
'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.
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,
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 ...
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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 ...
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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Scratched from VA Derby, John Hancock Heads LA Derby
Sam F. Davis Stakes winner John Hancock, unbeaten in two starts, is the expected favorite over the seasoned Built and eight ...
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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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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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2025 Virginia Derby odds, horses, field: Racing insider offers best bets for Kentucky Derby prep race
The road to the Kentucky Derby will go through the state of Virginia for the first time when the starting gate opens in the ...
High-profile trainers field Virginia Derby entries
Fewer than 500 general-admission tickets remain at $5 apiece for Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, which will ...