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Fille d’Esprit barges to Seeking the Pearl win

Frank Vespe / 4 years
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4 min read

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.

Experts pick today’s Colonial Downs stakes

The Biz / 4 years

4 min read

We asked our Derby Bill, Nick, and Frank for their expert selections for this afternoon’s four Colonial Downs stakes. Here’s what they came up with.

New tactics propel Flippant in Virginia Oaks

Nick Hahn / 5 years

3 min read

A change in tactics has made a big difference for Flippant, who won Tuesday’s Virginia Oaks for her second consecutive stakes score.

Charles Town announces changes to wagering menu

Colonial Capsule: Recapping the racing weekend

State purchase of Laurel Park approved for second time

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 1, 2026

Colonial Downs to move up post times this week

Of bits and blinkers

Fille d’Esprit barges to Seeking the Pearl win

Experts pick today’s Colonial Downs stakes

New tactics propel Flippant in Virginia Oaks

Charles Town announces changes to wagering.

Colonial Capsule: Recapping the racing weekend

State purchase of Laurel Park approved.

Of bits and blinkers

With Muad’dib retired, full brother Duncan.

Mandaloun filly wins MHBA yearling show