Tag: Colonial Cup

Big fields abound on Virginia Derby undercard

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.

Our weekly Midlantic Racing Minute vid returns with news and highlights from around the region.

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.

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