Just over a decade after Colonial Downs was shuttered, the track—which re-opened for thoroughbred racing in 2019—enjoyed ...

Exercise rider Bethany Taylor is enjoying the journey that Kentucky Derby contender Coal Battle is taking her on ...

NEW KENT — American Promise won the 2025 Virginia Derby by 7 ¾ lengths with a track record time of 1:46.41 for the 1 1/8 mile race at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County Saturday.

American Promise, the D. Wayne Lukas entry into Saturday’s Virginia Derby, pulled away from the field, setting a Colonial ...

Our questions are answered by the hugely popular veteran jockey who holds the all-time record for prize-money earnings ...

More than 8,000 people filled the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.

For the first time in its history, the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs was completely sold out, drawing in fans from across ...

Thousands of horse racing fans are filling the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.

When is the Kentucky Derby 2025? Jody Demling revealed his 2025 Kentucky Derby picks for the Run for the Roses on Saturday, ...

John Hancock was installed as the favorite after drawing post position No. 1 in the 10-horse field for the $1 million Grade ...

Sam F. Davis Stakes winner John Hancock, unbeaten in two starts, is the expected favorite over the seasoned Built and eight ...

For the first time ever, the Virginia Derby will serve as a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby. Insiders say it's just further proof the Virginia equine industry is booming.