That the figures recently released by the Jockey Club from its Equine Injury Database showed another significant drop in the ...

Just over a decade after Colonial Downs was shuttered, the track—which re-opened for thoroughbred racing in 2019—enjoyed ...

From Grade 1 winners to claiming horses, the Virginia-Certified program provided opportunities for large purses at Colonial ...

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.

More than 8,000 people filled the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.

Saturday’s $527,500 Virginia Derby, the first-ever Road to the Kentucky Derby scoring race contested in the historic ...

Justify colt, trained by 89-year-old D. Wayne Lukas, dominated six overmatched rivals Saturday at Colonial Downs, drawing off ...

Despite having started just once before, Fondly (Upstart–Lifetime Memory, by Istan) once again put it all together to claim the Virginia Oaks, and her 50 points on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks. A ...

Thousands of horse racing fans are filling the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.

The Indiana Fever have been busy this offseason, making major moves like hiring new head coach Stephanie White. Just a few ...

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.

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.