
Virginia

Mystik Dan to try turf in Arlington Million
Mystik Dan, winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, will take his game to the turf in the Aug. 9 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 2, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
CNL: Flashy first-out winners to collide in Keswick
A trio of flashy debut winners headline Saturday’s $100,000 Keswick Stakes at Colonial Downs, a 5 ½-furlong test for Virginia-restricted two-year-old fillies.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 1, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Arlington Million field starting to take shape
A bevy of hard hitters are slated to contest the Grade 1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs Aug. 9.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 31, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 30, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 28, 2025
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Patriot Spirit invincible in Reigh Count
Last year’s Illinois Derby winner Patriot Spirit improved to 3-for-3 at Colonial Downs with a sharp victory in Saturday’s $100,000 Reigh Count Stakes.
Alani tallies first stakes win in Love Sign
Onetime claiming horse Alani registered her first career stakes win Saturday when she rebuffed challenges to win the Love Sign at Colonial Downs.
Tyler Conner buoyed by attitude, strong support
Injured jockey Tyler Conner is fighting back, his agent said Saturday, buoyed by strong community support and his own determination.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 26, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
New stakes spice Colonial Downs weekend
A pair of new stakes for older runners — the Love Sign for fillies and mares and Reigh Count — spice up Saturday’s card at Colonial Downs.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 25, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Jock Tyler Conner injured in Colonial spill
A bad spill in today’s seventh race sent jockey Tyler Conner to the hospital and led Colonial Downs to cancel the final four races on its card.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 24, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 23, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
CNL: Upstarts rule in Brookmeade, Glenn Petty Stakes
Upsets were the order of the day Saturday at Colonial Downs, as a pair of 2-5 favorites were defeated in the Brookmeade and Glenn Petty Stakes.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 19, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!