It is a new year and that means we are that much closer to the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Listed below are some significant races coming up throughout January, including several Derby preps. The next opportunity to advanced wager on the Kentucky Derby will be available on January 19th and running until the 21st. All of these races and much more can be wagered in Virginia at all seven Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums in New Kent, Richmond, Hampton, Dumfries, Emporia, Collinsville & Vinton, at the VA-Horseplay OTBs inside Breakers Sports Grille in Henrico & Buckets Bar & Grill in Chesapeake, and online via four partner sites—Twinspires.com, TVG.com, Xpressbet.com & NYRABets.com.
Graded Stakes:
1/6/2024 – San Vicente at Santa Anita (Gr. 2)
1/20/2024 – Lecomte Stakes at Fairgrounds (Gr. 3) – Derby Prep
1/27/2024 – San Pascal Stakes at Santa Anita (Gr. 2)
1/27/2024 – Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park (Gr. 3) – Derby Prep
Pegasus World Cup Weekend at Gulfstream Park:
1/27/2024 – Pegasus World Cup at Gulfstream Park (Gr. 1)
1/27/2024 – Inside Information Stakes at Gulfstream Park (Gr. 2)
1/27/2024 – Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational (Gr. 2)
Triple Crown Dates:
Kentucky Derby: 5/4/2024
Preakness: 5/18/2024
Belmont: 6/8/2024