COLONIAL DOWNS READYING TRACK FOR HISTORIC VIRGINIA DERBY IN TWELVE DAYS
Posted on March 3rd, 2025
~ For the first time ever, the Virginia Derby on March 15 will serve as a Kentucky Derby qualifier race on The Road to the Kentucky Derby ~
NEW KENT, Va. (March 3, 2025)—Colonial Downs Racetrack, Virginia’s premier thoroughbred racetrack in New Kent, Va., is busily preparing the track for the historic Virginia Derby to be held on March 15, 2025. This will be Virginia’s first-ever 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.
Crews are hard at work preparing the racing surface and building special seating accommodations and fan experiences for this historic day of racing. General Admission tickets are selling fast but still available at the fan-friendly price of just $5, while all special reserved tickets are now sold out.
To purchase tickets or for more information about the 2025 Virginia Derby, visit www.colonialdowns.com.
“We’re pulling out all the stops to make this historic day of racing an unforgettable experience for new and returning fans,” said Senior Director of Racing Operations Frank Hopf. “Our reserved seats sold out in just a few weeks, but $5 General Admission tickets are still available for fans looking to experience some of that Kentucky Derby excitement right here in our own backyard.”
Over the next two weeks, Colonial Downs will be announcing a series of promotions, experiences, and special guests that will make Virginia Derby Day a one-of-a-kind sporting experience in Virginia. This includes a live performance by The Deloreans, America’s most beloved 80s tribute act, included with every ticket purchase.
