Four stakes supporting the Virginia Derby and Oaks average nearly 11 runners entered, with three topping that number.
For veteran, New York-based riders Trevor McCarthy and Kendrick Carmouche, Saturday’s stakes-laden card at Colonial Downs felt like coming home.
Eight-year-old Red Knight, in his first start in 11 months, made it look easy in taking down the 12-furlong Colonial Cup at Colonial Downs.
The delayed 1 1/2-mile Colonial Cup, the first 12-furlong stake at Colonial Downs, will take place Wednesday with a field of 11.