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
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.
Euro Road to the Kentucky Derby Winds Up in Ireland
The "Euro" part of the Euro/Mideast Road to the Kentucky Derby winds up without much sizzle March 7 at Dundalk in Ireland.
'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.
Sold-out Virginia Derby, now a Kentucky Derby qualifier, is Saturday at Colonial Downs
Thousands of horse racing fans are filling the stands at Colonial Downs for the much-anticipated Virginia Derby on Saturday.
D. Wayne Lukas-trained American Promise wins Virginia Derby, qualifies for Kentucky Derby
But he kept going.” 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 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.
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Looking Ahead: Patch Adams and Brodeur head to Tampa Bay Derby
But second choice Patch Adams is an intriguing prospect. In his second career start, he obliterated a 12-horse Churchill ...
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Best Canadians in the History of Kentucky Derby
As much as Americans like to claim that the Kentucky Derby is all about their nation, there have been examples throughout ...