The Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs' first horse race as a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby, is on Saturday. Why it matters: ...

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The New Kent, Va., track will host the biggest races to ever take place over its dirt surface on Saturday, when it hosts the Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks, each prep races for the Kentucky Derby ...

As he waited to do an interview hours before the March 15 running of the Virginia Derby, trainer Kenny McPeek was approached by racing fans who wanted their photograph taken with him. McPeek was ...

Racing March 15 in the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, Render Judgment very likely could produce an effort more in line with the talent he displayed as a 2-year-old than his most recent result ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — 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 ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — 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 ...

March 14 (UPI) --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.

Loading the Elevenlabs Text to Speech AudioNative Player... Two thoroughbreds dance along a green ridge as I leave my home in King William County for the Virginia Derby on a gray Saturday morning ...

For the first time ever this Saturday, the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs will serve as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby. The winning horse will secure a spot in the field for the 151st ...

Parkersburg Fishing Derby, where youthful anglers compete to hook the biggest fish, will be held this weekend. Online ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- Jill Hammer, owner of MediaNoche joined us with some Derby hat inspiration. For more information, visit the MediaNoche website. The Virginia Derby is happening March 15th at 12PM ...