Colonial Downs is hosting a record 48 days of racing this season, headlined by the Virginia Derby, the Commonwealth's only ...

Content by Colonial Downs. The appeal of racing, especially at Colonial Downs, is the chance to get up close to the action and be a part of the race day ...

The Virginia Derby will be held this weekend in New Kent at Colonial Downs. (Colonial Downs) NEW KENT— With just days remaining before the 2026 Virginia Derby meet, Colonial Dow ...

After Saturday’s Virginia Derby, the summer racing season runs from June 25 through Sept. 7, for a total of 48 days of live racing.

Known for its summer turf racing, Colonial Downs will shift its racing focus to dirt over three days from March 13-15 as part of its expanded, 44-day 2025 racing schedule. Four dirt stakes, topped by ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Colonial Downs Racetrack is hosting a competition to find “The Voice of Virginia,” who will sing the National Anthem during its Festival of Racing this August. According ...

Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared Sunday at Colonial Downs to announce a new spring meet at the New Kent County track next year. He also said the Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs’ best-known annual race, ...

For the first time in track history, Colonial Downs will host a "Road to the Kentucky Derby" qualifying race -- and the voice of the Kentucky Derby, Travis Stone, will be on the mic. Stone will call ...