News
2025 Virginia Derby Recap
March 31, 2025
Even though the day started misty and chilly, it turned around to be a beautiful partly sunny day in the upper 60\'s, and fans and patrons from all throughout the Commonwealth and beyond came out to experience this historic event. The second race was named in honor of R. Larry… …Read More »
Race Fields Set or 2025 Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks
March 11, 2025
~ High-profile trainers Bob Baffert, D. Wayne Lukas, and Ken McPeek all enter horses in historic Kentucky Derby qualifying race this Saturday, March 15 at Colonial Downs; Multiple Triple Crown race winning jockeys to ride this weekend ~ The race fields for the historic 2025 Virginia Derby and 2025 Virginia… …Read More »
Wagering Menu Set for Virginia Derby Weekend at Colonial Downs, Highlighted by Low 12% Takeout Pick 5s
March 10, 2025
Colonial Downs will offer an extensive wagering menu for Virginia Derbyweekend, highlighted by two daily 50-cent Pick 5 wagers each with a fan-friendly 12% takeout. Thursday and Friday\'s eight-race cards will feature Pick 5s beginning in Races 1 and 4. Saturday\'s Virginia Derby card will include two Pick 5s, starting… …Read More »
Gowells Delight Enters $250,000 Virginia Oaks After Solid Second in G2 Rachel Alexandra
March 10, 2025
Exiting a second-place finish in the Rachel Alexandra (G2) at Fair Grounds RaceCourse & Slots, Fern Circle Stables\' Gowells Delight was made the 3-1 morning-line favorite for the $250,000 Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs. The co-feature of a special three-day meet beginning Thursday, March 13, the 1 1/16-miles Virginia Oaks… …Read More »
Irish Steeplechase Brothers Find Love in Northern Virginia
March 10, 2025
Sometimes love, in all its forms, creates a unique web of connections, bringing people together around their passions. Diana McClure (DMC Racing Stables) and Susan Cooney (Cooney Racing Stable) are long-time horsewomen in Northern Virginia who found domestic happiness through their love of horses. They both raise & train racehorses… …Read More »
Events
The OBS 2-year-old's in Training Sale ~ April15th through 18th
The under tack show takes place April 6-12 starting at 8:00am each day in Ocala, Florida. The under tack show is as follows: April 6 hips 1-173 8:00am; April 7… …Read More »
Virginia Derby ~ March 15, 2025
It has been only 6 months since The Virginia Derby ran for the last time on the turf. The anticipation for the now dirt race is finally over. The Derby… …Read More »
OBS 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale March 11-13
The OBS two-year-old's in Training sale is March 11th through 13th. The under tack show takes place March 5-8 starting at 8:00am in Ocala, Florida. Tuesday, March 11th hips 1-272… …Read More »
2025 Virginia Gold Cup Saturday, May 3
Saturday, May 3, 2025 • 11 am Great Meadow Race Course, The Plains, Virginia The VTA and VHBPA invite you to join your friends and fellow horsemen for the International… …Read More »
THOROUGHBRED AFTERCARE ALLIANCE ONLINE BENEFIT AUCTION
OFF TO THE RACES Bid on 2025 VIP Virginia Derby Day Category: Silent Auction Closing Time: 1/31/25 10:00pm Details: March 15th; Visit Colonial Downs, home of the Secretariat Turf Course,… …Read More »