Colonial Downs will race 48 days in 2026, the track announced today, with a Virginia Derby festival in March and the main meet starting June 25.
Virginia-based owner-breeder Sam English, 80, passed away November 27.
Colonial Downs announced today that tickets are now on sale for the upcoming Virginia Derby, scheduled for March 14.
Trainer Madison Meyers’ Virginia-based barn is punching above its weight this season, as demonstrated by recent wins for Desvio and Sun Above.
With a win in the Vosburgh last month, Patriot Spirit, a three-time Colonial Downs winner, secured a Breeders’ Cup berth for trainer Mike Campbell.
Cross Traffic, sire of Eclipse champion Jaywalk, will stand for in Virginia in 2026 for O’Sullivan Farms.
Virginia-bred It’s Our Time, a flashy debut winner, is favored in Saturday’s Grade 1 Champagne at the Big A.
Which Colonial Downs jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who’s doing better than you’d think? Or heating up now? Answers within.
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
