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 ...

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.

The Indiana Fever have been busy this offseason, making major moves like hiring new head coach Stephanie White. Just a few months later, the team traded for guard Sophie Cunningham as part of a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Colonial Downs last summer announced the 2025 Virginia Derby earned the designation of a qualifier for the Road to the Kentucky Derby. In other words, the winner of Saturday’s ninth race at ...

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 ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — 8News got a visit from a special guest on Tuesday morning to talk about what to expect for the upcoming Virginia Derby being held at Colonial Downs Racetrack in mid ...

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 ...

The Road to the Kentucky Derby championship series race on Sat., March 15 is the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. Horse ...

Was it the $750,000 in purses or the 50 Kentucky Oaks and Derby qualifying points to the winners that made this weekend's Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs so attractive to some of ...