Virginia
Virginia Derby gets 89 nominations
The March 15 Virginia Derby – for the first time a Kentucky Derby points race – received 89 nominations, while the Virginia Oaks got 57.
Travis Stone to announce Virginia Derby meet
Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone will call the action at Colonial Downs during next month’s Virginia Derby mini-meet.
Brad Cox aiming at Virginia Derby weekend
Trainer Brad Cox’s powerful stable could be represented over Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks weekend at Colonial Downs, he said.
Virginia Gaming Commission bill appears dead
A bill that would have swept racing regulation out of the Virginia Racing Commission and under a new Gaming Commission appears dead.
Determined Kingdom named Va-bred horse of the year
Determined Kingdom, now past $700,000 in career earnings, has been named Virginia-bred Horse of the Year after winning two stakes in ’24.
“He loved this game”: Owner-breeder Larry Johnson passes
Larry Johnson, who put his stamp on the Thoroughbred industry on racetracks and in boardrooms in Maryland and Virginia, passed away Feb. 4.
Omaha Omaha looks to benefit from distance in Withers
Virginia-bred, Maryland-based Omaha Omaha closes like he’s late for his plane, his owner says — and should relish added ground in Saturday’s Withers.
Virginia Gaming Commission proposal worries racing interests
A proposal to shift oversight of HHR from the Virginia Racing Commission to a new gaming commission has racing interests concerned for the future.
Colonial Downs spring condition book released
The condition book for Colonial Downs’s brief March meet, featuring the Virginia Derby and Oaks, is now available online.
Colonial Downs announces Va. Derby ticket options
Colonial Downs has announced ticket options and prices for Virginia Derby day, with the Derby, now a Kentucky Derby points race, to be Mar. 15.
Post Time heads strong Midlantic Cigar Mile day group
Post Time is among four Midlantic-breds in Saturday’s Grade 2 Cigar Mile at the Big A, while two others are in the Remsen.
Colonial Downs awarded 44 live days for 2025
Colonial Downs will race 44 days in 2025, starting with a 3-day spring meet and then continuing with 41 summer racing days.
Midlantic mares bred declines amid continuing national fall
The latest report of mares bred shows continuing declines in the region and nationally as the foal crop continues to drop.
This week’s Midlantic stakes schedule
Which stakes are taking place this week around the Mid-Atlantic? Answers within.
Manny Franco’s magnificent seven
Jockey Manny Franco’s talents were on full display Saturday at Colonial Downs, as he won seven races and nearly swept the track’s six stakes.
This week’s Midlantic stakes schedule
Which stakes are taking place this week around the Mid-Atlantic? Answers within.
Deterministic rallies to win G3 Virginia Derby
Jockey Manny Franco’s sixth win of the day at Colonial Downs came in the Grade 3 Virginia Derby aboard Deterministic, now a graded winner on turf and dirt.
Style Points, Deep Satin dead heat for Virginia Oaks win
Style Points and Deep Satin hooked up in an absolute thriller in Saturday’s Virginia Oaks that resulted in a dead heat.
Siesta Key takes Kitten’s Joy thriller
Two-year-old Siesta Key found a seam and narrowly won the Kitten’s Joy Stakes Saturday at Colonial Downs in his first try on turf.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks September 7, 2024
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2024 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
