Five is enough for Irad Ortiz on Virginia Derby day
Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. won five races and swept the Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks – the former aboard $2 million yearling Capensis – Tuesday at Colonial Downs.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Sep 6, 2022 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 1 |
Jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. won five races and swept the Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks – the former aboard $2 million yearling Capensis – Tuesday at Colonial Downs.
Read Moreby Frank Vespe | Sep 6, 2022 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |
Trainer Graham Motion has mounted an unusual streak — three consecutive Virginia Derby wins in two states over five seasons — he hopes to continue today.
Read MoreA change in tactics has made a big difference for Flippant, who won Tuesday’s Virginia Oaks for her second consecutive stakes score.
Read Moreby The Biz | Aug 31, 2021 | Breaking, Handicapping, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |
We dig into today’s five stakes on Virginia Derby Day at Colonial Downs, with horse-by-horse analysis and Virginia Derby picks.
Read Moreby Press Release | Aug 28, 2019 | Breaking, Racing, Virginia, Virginia Racing | 0 |
Nine sophomore fillies will tackle the Virginia Oaks, led by the undefeated Tasting the Stars and last-out winner Gardenista.
Read Moreby The Biz | Jul 16, 2013 | Breaking, DE Business, Delaware, New Jersey, NJ Business, PA Business, Pennsylvania, Regionwide, Top Stories, Virginia, Virginia Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |
Though business was brisk at several tracks — Colonial doubled its handle — the Midlantic saw wagering decline last weekend, in our HandleTrak report.
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