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 ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Colonial Downs Racetrack is preparing for the Virginia Derby in mid-March, which will be the ...

Dan Bork, Virginia Racing Secretary at Colonial Downs shared all the details regarding the upcoming 2025 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs! The fun is happening March 15th at 12PM, doors open at 10 ...

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.

Thousands of horse racing fans are filling the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday. For the first time, the winning horse of the Virginia Derby will secure ...

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. The event which ...

Fewer than 500 general-admission tickets remain at $5 apiece for Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, which will ...

NEW KENT CO., Va. (WDBJ) - 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.

RICHMOND, Va. — Next year's Virginia Derby at the Colonial Downs Racetrack will serve as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Sunday. "The future for ...

American Promise took home the Virginia Derby title in a track record setting race. With the win, American Promise has been awarded 50 points and has secured a spot for the running of the 151st ...

Fewer than 500 general-admission tickets remain at $5 apiece for Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, which will include entries from Bob Baffert, D. Wayne Lukas and Ken McPeek.