On Monday, April 7, the Florida Gators will face off against the Houston Cougars with the national title on the line. In the ...

The Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs' first horse race as a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby, is on Saturday. Why it matters: ...

There are at least four horses in the top 20 slots whose connections are "on the fence" about running on the first Saturday ...

Andrew Champagne's top 20 contenders for the 2025 Kentucky Derby following the Louisiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks ...

As he waited to do an interview hours before the March 15 running of the Virginia Derby, trainer Kenny McPeek was approached by racing fans who wanted their photograph taken with him. McPeek was ...

NEW KENT CO., Va. (WDBJ) - Saturday, the Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent County will host the Virginia Derby. This year, for the first time, the race is a preliminary for the Kentucky Derby.

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — More than 8,000 people filled the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday. American Promise won the race and secured a spot in the ...

Racing March 15 in the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, Render Judgment very likely could produce an effort more in line with the talent he displayed as a 2-year-old than his most recent result ...

March 14 (UPI) --The "Road to the Kentucky Derby" winds through Virginia for the first time this weekend, as the Virginia Derby joins the series with some serious contenders for the Run for the Roses.

Parkersburg Fishing Derby, where youthful anglers compete to hook the biggest fish, will be held this weekend. Online ...