Colonial Downs to move up post times this week
Coming heat wave drives decision
Press Release
June 30, 2026
Colonial Downs will shift its Thursday, Friday and Saturday live racing cards to 10:45 a.m. ET first post due to forecasted heat for the New Kent, Va area. Last race each day will be at approximately 2 p.m.
Colonial Downs officials will continue to monitor the latest forecasts, with Sunday’s card currently scheduled for its regular 12:30 p.m. first post.
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Saturday’s racing action is topped by a pair of stakes for Virginia and/or Maryland-breds – the $125,000 Miss Disco and the $125,000 Star De Naskra.
Both races are contested at seven furlongs and restricted to three-year-olds, with the Miss Disco for fillies. The Miss Disco has attracted a field of six, while the Star de Naskra has eight.
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