Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday

Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday at Colonial Downs
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Virginia racing on the rise with derby set for Saturday
Saturday, the Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent County will host the Virginia Derby. This year, for the first time, the race is a preliminary for the Kentucky Derby.We’re expecting nine horses to line up in the starting gate at noon,
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 is the bright spot': State now hosts its own Kentucky Derby-qualifying race
For the first time ever, the Virginia Derby will serve as a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. Insiders say it's just further proof the Virginia equine industry is booming.
'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.
‘Win or lose it’s always a ball:’ Kickoff begins ahead of Virginia Derby
The Virginia Derby is back in town! This weekend, horses and jockeys from all over the country compete at the Colonial Downs Racetrack. This year is particularly special because it will be the first time the Virginia Derby is a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby.
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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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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Virginia Derby bringing party atmosphere, 1st-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 ...
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Race Fields Set For 2025 Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks, Colonial Downs Announces Sellout
NEW KENT — The race fields for Saturday’s 2025 Virginia Derby and 2025 Virginia Oaks have been set and Colonial Downs ...
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Virginians Have A Hometown Rooting Interest In Derby Hopeful Omaha Omaha
Virginians will have a rooting interest in Virginia-bred Derby hopeful Omaha Omaha. Omaha Omaha’s second-place finish in the ...
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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 ...
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Looking Ahead: Getaway Car and Authentic Gallop highlight new Derby prep
The Road to the Kentucky Derby heads to Colonial Downs for the first time in the history of the series. The Virginia 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 ...