RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) – Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that the 2026 Virginia Derby at the Colonial Downs Racetrack will once again be an official qualifier race for the Kentucky Derby. This ...

With just over two months until Virginia’s only Kentucky Derby qualifying race, the racetrack said a limited number of $5 ...

Today, Dec. 15, the Virginia Racing Commission approved an expanded and adjusted 48-day live racing season for Colonial Downs Racetrack in 2026. This will be the most live racing days ever held in one ...

NEW KENT — Colonial Downs’ racing season will run for 48 days next year, the New Kent racetrack announced. It will be the most live racing days held in one season at the racetrack in its nearly ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Colonial Downs held its biggest day of horse racing in Virginia history on Saturday with the Festival of Racing. The Festival of Racing was held on Saturday, Aug. 9, ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Frank Hopf, Director of Racing at Colonial Downs shared all the details regarding racing season and upcoming events at Colonial Downs! For more information, give them a call at (804) ...

Hot dog! Wiener Dog Races will be held at Colonial Downs Saturday afternoon, with 64 dogs competing, and a special appearance of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — A jockey was airlifted to the hospital from the Colonial Downs racetrack on Thursday after officials say he was unseated from his horse. On Thursday, July 24, jockey ...

Rosie's Gaming Emporium in Dumfries, which opened in 2021, is set to close this month, the Virginia Racing Commission announced Thursday. Churchill Downs Inc., known for the Kentucky Derby, has ...