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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.

Post Boy to join Md. Thoroughbred Hall of Fame

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Trainer Angel Quiroz suspended by HISA

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks September 2

At a Premium, Ryan’s Run run big for the home team

Colonial Downs to move up Thursday post time

Fille d’Esprit barges to Seeking the Pearl win

Experts pick today’s Colonial Downs stakes

New tactics propel Flippant in Virginia Oaks

Post Boy to join Md. Thoroughbred.

At a Premium, Ryan’s Run run.

Timonium opening weekend recap

For the Ladies scores Shine Again.

Willy D’s turns tables to win.

Niche gamely upsets Charles Town Oaks