COLONIAL DOWNS ANNOUNCES NEW TICKET OPTIONS FOR MARCH 15 VIRGINIA DERBY

~ Exclusive seating options and experiences unveiled for Virginia’s first-ever Kentucky Derby qualifying race including limited General Admission tickets at fan-friendly prices ~

NEW KENT, Va. (January 8, 2025)—Colonial Downs Racetrack today unveiled a series of special ticket and experience packages for the Virginia Derby on March 15 including a limited number of General Admission tickets now available at the fan-friendly price of just $5. Additional seating, ticket, and experience options have been created especially for this historic day of racing on the Road to the Kentucky Derby including special trackside seats and boxes, the Trackside Dining Pavilion and Lounge, the Homestretch Derby Party Tent, and an elevated experience in the elegant Colonial Downs Jockey Club.

All tickets are now on sale at www.ColonialDowns.com. Quantities are extremely limited, so fans are encouraged to buy their tickets today.

“We are pulling out all the stops to make this historic Virginia Derby an unforgettable experience for Virginia race fans,” said Frank Hopf, Senior Director of Racing Operations at Colonial Downs. “Whether you’re looking for a premium experience in the jockey club, a great time in the trackside party tent, or a general admission ticket to experience the thrill of racing along the rail, we have ticket options to make this a great day at the races. Just like our horses, these tickets are going to go fast so get yours today!”

This will be a historic day of racing as the Virginia Derby will serve for the first time ever as a Kentucky Derby qualifier race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with the winning horse securing a spot in the field for the 151st Kentucky Derby at historic Churchill Downs on May 3, 2025. All ticketed guests will receive a special commemorative keepsake to remember this momentous day in Virginia racing.

For this special day of racing, a limited supply of 5,000 general admission tickets will be available for the fan-friendly price of just $5.

Colonial Downs is also offering unique ticketing options exclusively for the Virginia Derby including:

Apron Box Seats and Group Packages

• Reserved trackside table and seating for six
• Price: $300/box; Can be purchased in increments of 1, 2, 4, or 6 boxes
• Amenities: Convenient access to food, beverage, and wagering locations and a viewing area along the rail

Trackside Pavilion Dining and Lounge

• Premium trackside table with seating for eight and access to covered lounge area
• Price: $680/table
• Amenities: Exclusive buffet included, full cash bar, easy access to wagering locations, viewing area along the rail and bleacher seating

Jockey Club

• Bar High Seats: $75/person including premium buffet and full cash bar; Seats assigned at check-in; Viewing area in the front of the High Rollers Bar and access to wagering locations
• Tables for Two, Four, or Six: $95/person including premium buffet and full cash bar; Tables assigned at check-in; Direct views of the races and access to wagering locations
• Tables for Eight: $600/table including premium buffet and full cash bar; Tables assigned at check-in; Viewing area in the front of the High Rollers Bar and access to wagering locations

For the 2025 race season, Colonial Downs will host a special March meet with races on Thursday, March 13, Friday, March 14, and culminating with the Virginia Derby Day on Saturday, March 15. Derby day will feature at least ten races beginning at noon and culminating in the Virginia Derby later that afternoon. This special three-day spring race event is part of a 44-day race season at Colonial Downs that will run from Thursday, March 13 to Saturday, March 15 and continue with 41 days of live racing each Wednesday through Saturday from July 9 through September 13 with a special day of racing on Labor Day, Monday, September 1. The season will include the annual Colonial Downs Festival of Racing on Saturday, August 9 featuring a slate of high-profile graded stakes races.

The 44 days of live racing will be a record number of race days since the track reopened in 2019 and is an increase of seventeen race days over the 2024 schedule.