1st Virginia Derby

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 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.We’re expecting nine horses to line up in the starting gate,
Colonial Downs hosts Kentucky Derby, Oaks qualifiers for first time
The field is set for the first-ever Kentucky Derby qualifying race at Colonial Downs as the $500,000 Virginia Derby attracted a field of 10 three-year-olds, led by the Sunland Park Derby winner Getaway Car.
'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.
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 Racetrack announced Wednesday that the March 15 event is officially a sellout.
Betting tips for the 151st Kentucky Derby
Drew Dinsick joins Matthew Berry to share some of his favorite strategies for betting on the Kentucky Derby, including when to bet, how to get involved with straight wagers, what exotic bets are, and much more.
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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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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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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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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Ahead Of A Derby Prep, Lots Of Things Are Coming Up Roses In Virginia
More race dates are coming to Colonial, and the Virginia-Certified program has many farms' business booming ...
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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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Colonial Downs Readying Track for Historic Virginia Derby
NEW KENT — Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent is busy preparing the track for the historic Virginia Derby — Virginia’s ...
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Colonial's Virginia Derby Weekend To Feature Pick 5s With 12 Percent Takeout
Saturday’s 10-race program is headlined by the $500,000 Virginia Derby and $250,000 Virginia Oaks, Championship Series ...