On Virginia Derby night, a trainer battle and a stunning debut
The powerful barns of Graham Motion and Michael Stidham squared off on Virginia Derby night, winning three each, while firster Four Wheel Drive dazzled.
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Tag: Virginia Derby
English Bee buzzes to narrow Virginia Derby score
On Colonial’s big night, English Bee was a narrow winner of the Grade 3 Virginia Derby, while Carnival Colors took the Virginia Oaks.
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Virginia Derby by the numbers
We break down today’s Virginia Derby by the numbers, from 0.60 all the way up to 104. What do they mean? Read on…
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“Laid-back” Jais’s Solitude first among Va. Derby equals
We don’t know where he’ll finish, but Jais’s Solitude certainly led the field as the first Virginia Derby contender on the grounds at Colonial Downs.
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Saturday marks final 2019 episode of Off to the Races radio
This week’s Off to the Races radio will feature trainer Karen Dennehy Godsey and Laurel Park linemaker Keith Feustle.
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English Bee heads G3 Virginia Derby field
A field of nine, headed by stakes winner English Bee, one of three trained by Graham Motion, will tackle Saturday’s G3 Virginia Derby.
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Veteran jock Chuck Lopez enjoying productive Colonial meet
He may not have drunk from the Fountain of Youth, but 59-year-old jockey Chuck Lopez is enjoying a productive meeting at Colonial Downs.
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Commonwealth Derby, Turf Cup draw strong noms
A pair of Grade 2 races usually contested in Virginia — the Commonwealth Derby and Turf Cup — will take place at Laurel Park next Saturday.
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With bill passed, Virginia racing now needs a blueprint
With legislation to govern Virginia racing now passed, new questions abound: Where and when will racing take place? And who will run it?
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Once alone, Virginia Derby finds its niche crowded by wealthy rivals
The Virginia Derby once dominated the first half of the three year-old turf season. Now, besieged by slots-enriched rivals, it finds its hold weakening.
Read More Midweek Movie: Jonathan Sheppard
In today’s Midweek Movie, Jeff Krulik’s wandering camera turns to watching the watchers, in this case, Hall of Fame trainer Jonathan Sheppard as he watches one of his equine charges race at Colonial.
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Post-meet wrap: Colonial Countdown
How does he assess the Virginia racing season? Nick Hahn counts the ways, in his Colonial countdown.
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