Didia Archives • The Racing Biz

Colonial Downs runners headed to Breeders’ Cup

Press Release / 3 years

3 min read

Grade 1 Beverly D winner Fev Rover heads a group of 11 horses who raced at Colonial Downs this year running in Breeders’ Cup races.

Testy group seeks Breeders’ Cup berth in Beverly D.

Press Release / 3 years

3 min read

Colonial Downs will host its first Grade 1 races, including the “win and you’re in” Beverly D., which grants the winner a berth in the Filly and Mare Turf.

Buckland S.
Chesapeake S.
Colonial Downs
Didia
Fille d'Esprit
Ignacio Correas
Jalen Journey
King Vega
Old Nelson S.
Seeking the Pearl S.
Virginia horse racing
Xavier Perez

Fille d’Esprit barges to Seeking the Pearl win

Frank Vespe / 4 years
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A strong performance by Fille d’Esprit and a track-record setter who did not win were among the main story lines today with four stakes at Colonial Downs.

For Gazzier, family first (but horses are family, too!)

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Colonial Downs runners headed to Breeders’ Cup

Testy group seeks Breeders’ Cup berth in Beverly D.

Fille d’Esprit barges to Seeking the Pearl win

For Gazzier, family first (but horses.

Whitten Way stays unbeaten in Blue.

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Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: Catching up with the WV-bred.

Preakness to move to Sunday, three.