Colonial Downs has developed a new logo and look for 2026 “to mark the start of a new era” for racing in the Commonwealth.
Laurel Park and Colonial Downs have both issued their stakes schedules for the early part of the year, with Laurel’s through April and Colonial’s for March.
Colonial Downs on Jan. 2 announced that it had released the condition book for its March mini-meet, featuring the Virginia Derby.
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.