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Nik Juarez Returns to Mid-Atlantic Roots to Ride at Colonial Downs

NEW KENT, VA (June 10, 2026) – The last time Nik Juarez rode at Colonial Downs, on March 15, 2025, it...

Colonial Downs Barn Area Opens June 10 Ahead of Record-Setting 2026 Racing Season

NEW KENT, Va (June 8, 2026) – Colonial Downs’ stable area will open Wednesday, June 10, welcoming...

GET READY TO ROCK AT THE RACES WITH COLONIAL DOWNS BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION

~ Bands and musical artists from around the region will compete for cash and the opportunity to perform live...

ONE MONTH UNTIL LIVE RACING RETURNS TO COLONIAL DOWNS

~ Following a sold-out Virginia Derby in March, the 2026 Summer Season resumes June 25 with ten weeks of...

COLONIAL DOWNS ANNOUNCES STAKES SCHEDULE FOR SUMMER 2026

~ Festival of Racing Slated for August 1; Old Dominion Derby for September 7 ~ NEW KENT, VA (May 12,...

TICKETS FOR COLONIAL DOWNS SUMMER MEET NOW ON SALE

~ Record-setting season will feature reduced ticket prices, new Sunday racing with family activities, the...

Chasten, Eunomia, Tour Player Win Virginia Derby Day Undercard Stakes

NEW KENT, VA (March 14, 2026) — Three undercard stakes were featured Virginia Derby Day at...

$500,000 Virginia Derby Quotes

NEW KENT, VA (March 14, 2026) — Riley Mott, trainer of winner Incredibolt “It was very impressive...

$250,000 Virginia Oaks Quotes

NEW KENT, VA (March 14, 2026) — Jimmy Barnes, assistant trainer to Bob Baffert, representing winner...

Bottle of Rouge Pulls Away in Virginia Oaks, Moves Closer to Kentucky Oaks

NEW KENT, VA (March 14, 2026) — Bottle of Rouge rallied from just off the pace and surged clear in...

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