1st Virginia Derby

'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.
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,
Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Virginia Derby
A talented group of nine sophomores will go postward in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. The 1 1/8-mile feature is a part of the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series and will reward the top five across the line with qualifying points towards the Run for the Roses on a 50-25-15-10-5 structure.
Virginia Derby an Addition on the Kentucky Derby Trail
A cut below California's best—having already lost to Journalism and Citizen Bull , two of the early Kentucky Derby favorites—Getaway Car is most effective when he can establish the pace. In the Sunland Derby, he set the initial fractions, was passed in early stretch by a wide-charging Caldera , and then proved a head-bobbing nose winner.
‘Win or lose it’s always a ball:’ Kickoff begins ahead of Virginia Derby
The Virginia Derby is back in town! This weekend, horses and jockeys from all over the country compete at the Colonial Downs Racetrack. This year is particularly special because it will be the first time the Virginia Derby is a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby.
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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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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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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 has recently placed ...
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 ...
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'Is He A Now Horse?' Maturing Authentic Gallop Tries Derby Trail In Virginia
Putting in three five-furlong drills at Fair Grounds since his last out win, Authentic Gallop fired a bullet on Feb. 17, ...
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Study Guide: 2025 Virginia Derby
The Virginia Derby’s newfound status as a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep has attracted a strong group of horses to the entries.
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8News talks with Colonial Downs about the upcoming Virginia Derby
News got a visit from a special guest on Tuesday morning to talk about what to expect for the upcoming Virginia Derby being ...
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The Derby Bubble Presented By Kentucky-Breds: Tampa Bay Derby Leaves Ripples On The Rankings
A fairly major prep, the G2 Tampa Bay Derby, was run, but the biggest beneficiary of that race, as far as these rankings are ...