Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday

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, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday at Colonial Downs
The Indiana Fever have been busy this offseason, making major moves like hiring new head coach Stephanie White. Just a few months later, the team traded for guard Sophie Cunningham as part of a three-team deal that sent the No. 2 pick in 2020, Satou Sabally, to the Phoenix Mercury from ...
Virginia Derby bringing party atmosphere, first-ever March races to Colonial Downs
Omaha Omaha was born at Chance Farm in Gordonsville and will be running his first race in his home state. After victories at Delaware Park and Laurel Park late in 2024, Omaha Omaha recently placed second and third in two races in 2025 at Aqueduct (New York).
'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.
Virginia racing on the rise with derby set for Saturday
On Saturday, the Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent County will host the Virginia Derby. And this year, for the first time, the race is a preliminary for the Kentucky Derby.
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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 ...
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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Authentic's Verifire Blasts Home A 'TDN Rising Star' At Colonial Downs
Using copious amounts of speed down the lane, first-time starter Verifire (Authentic–Ruby Trust, by Smart Strike) sailed across the wire at Colonial Downs and earned himself a 'TDN Rising Star' in the ...
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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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Book'em Danno Kicks Off 2025 Season With Colonial Win
Facing just two rivals March 14 in a field decimated by eight scratches in the $100,000 Boston Handicap at Colonial Downs, ...
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Into Mischief's Lion Of Justice Represents Pride With 'TDN Rising Star'
Looking every bit part of the pride, Lion of Justice (Into Mischief–Ever So Clever, by Medaglia d'Oro) rolled out of the gate and scored on debut at Colonial Downs on Saturday afternoon. The effort ...
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Colonial Downs Refunds Wagers On Thursday's First Race After 'Required Consents' Issue
Colonial Downs experienced a bump in the start of its spring meet on March 13, when the New Kent, Va., track had to refund ...