Virginia Derby, NEW KENT COUNTY and American Promise

American Promise Romps To Virginia Derby Win In Track Record Time
Justify colt, trained by 89-year-old D. Wayne Lukas, dominated six overmatched rivals Saturday at Colonial Downs, drawing off to win by open lengths and lowering the 1 1/8-mile track standard
'Road to Kentucky Derby' to wind through Virginia for first time
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.
American Promise wins sold-out Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, at Colonial Downs
More than 8,000 people filled the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.
American Promise Wins 2025 Virginia Derby
NEW KENT — American Promise won the 2025 Virginia Derby by 7 ¾ lengths with a track record time of 1:46.41 for the 1 1/8 mile race at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County Saturday.
D. Wayne Lukas-trained American Promise wins Virginia Derby, qualifies for Kentucky Derby
American Promise, the D. Wayne Lukas entry into Saturday’s Virginia Derby, pulled away from the field, setting a Colonial Downs 1 ⅛-mile track record of 1 minute, 46.41 seconds and finishing 7 ¾ lengths ahead of Render Judgement. Virginia-born Omaha Omaha, born at Chance Farm in Gordonville, took third.
2025 Kentucky Derby contenders – Cox to be well-represented in major qualifiers
Brad Cox has quickly become a Kentucky Derby veteran, saddling 11 horses since making his first appearance in 2021, and here's a preview of the Cox-trained Kentucky Derby hopefuls in advance of their
Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday at Colonial Downs
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Virginia Derby bringing party atmosphere, 1st-ever March races to Colonial Downs
A sellout crowd of more 8,000 on Saturday will witness a first in Virginia horse racing. “We are absolutely thrilled by Virginians’ response to this historic day of racing,” Frank Hopf, senior director of racing operations for Colonial Downs Racetrack,
The Virginia Derby Returns to Colonial Downs
The Virginia Derby returned today with a sold-out crowd and a full schedule of races. Thousands packed Colonial Downs to cheer on horses and see which ones would qualify for the Kentucky Derby. “It’s my first time at the Virginia Derby,
Virginia Derby sees record-breaking crowd at Colonial Downs
For the first time in its history, the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs was completely sold out, drawing in fans from across the state for a day of racing, betting, and excitement.
2025 Kentucky Derby horses, futures, odds, preview, date: Expert who hit 10 Derby-Oaks Doubles makes picks
The most-watched horse race of the year is approaching, with the 2025 Kentucky Derby set for Saturday, May 3. It is the first ...
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Journalism Tabbed as 3-1 Favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5; Oaks Future Wager Led by Undefeated Good Cheer
In the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager, Godolphin’s undefeated Good Cheer, winner of the Fasig-Tipton Rachel Alexandra Stakes (GII ...
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2025 Virginia Derby odds, horses, field: Racing insider offers best bets for Kentucky Derby prep race
The road to the Kentucky Derby will go through the state of Virginia for the first time when the starting gate opens in the ...
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John Hancock Tabbed Morning-Line Favorite For Louisiana Derby
Trainer Brad Cox's Constitution colt is set to meet nine others in Fair Grounds' marquee race for 3-year-olds that awards 100 ...
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Looking Ahead: Getaway Car and Authentic Gallop highlight new Derby prep
The Road to the Kentucky Derby heads to Colonial Downs for the first time in the history of the series. The Virginia Derby ...
Bob Baffert appears set to return to Churchill Downs for 2025 Kentucky Derby. What to know
The prolific and controversial trainer appears to be set to return to the Kentucky Derby with several possible contenders in 2025.
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Godolphin Shares Race Plans For Three Kentucky Derby Hopefuls
Godolphin's Michael Banahan has issued updates on next-race targets for three Kentucky Derby hopefuls, telling bloodhorse.com ...
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Expert Pick of the Week: 2025 Virginia Derby
A talented group of nine sophomores will go postward in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. The 1 1/8-mile feature is a part of the 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series ...