Virginia Derby, American Promise

American Promise sets track record in Virginia Derby; Fondly lands Virginia Oaks
Saturday’s $527,500 Virginia Derby, the first-ever Road to the Kentucky Derby scoring race contested in the historic commonwealth, delivered an aptly named winner in American Promise.
American Promise Romps To Virginia Derby Win In Track Record Time
Justify colt, trained by 89-year-old D. Wayne Lukas, dominated six overmatched rivals Saturday at Colonial Downs, drawing off to win by open lengths and lowering the 1 1/8-mile track standard
American Promise wins sold-out Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, at Colonial Downs
More than 8,000 people filled the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.
Virginia Derby Odds And 2025 Picks On The Road To The Kentucky Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby championship series race on Sat., March 15 is the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. Horse racing preview, picks, profiles and odds with information you can bet on.
D. Wayne Lukas-trained American Promise wins Virginia Derby, qualifies for Kentucky Derby
American Promise, the D. Wayne Lukas entry into Saturday’s Virginia Derby, pulled away from the field, setting a Colonial Downs 1 â…›-mile track record of 1 minute, 46.41 seconds and finishing 7 ¾ lengths ahead of Render Judgement. Virginia-born Omaha Omaha, born at Chance Farm in Gordonville, took third.
'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.
Sold-out Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday at Colonial Downs
Thousands of horse racing fans are filling the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.
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The Virginia Derby Returns to Colonial Downs
The Virginia Derby returned today with a sold-out crowd and a full schedule of races. Thousands packed Colonial Downs to ...
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 ...
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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: ...
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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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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Scratched from VA Derby, John Hancock Heads LA Derby
Sam F. Davis Stakes winner John Hancock, unbeaten in two starts, is the expected favorite over the seasoned Built and eight ...
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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 ...
High-profile trainers field Virginia Derby entries
Fewer than 500 general-admission tickets remain at $5 apiece for Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, which will ...