Live Racing
Virginia's Premier Racetrack Destination
There’s so much to experience at Colonial Downs in New Kent. Get your heart racing! For any questions about live racing & tickets, please contact 804-557-5684.
2024 RACE DATES
Every Thursday – Saturday starting July 11
August 10: Colonial Downs Festival of Racing
September 7: New Kent County Virginia Derby
Secretariat Turf Course
Colonial’s two state-of-the-art racing surfaces are second to none. The Secretariat Turf Course is the widest grass racing surface in North America and has played host to champion horses over the last two decades in prestigious races like the New Kent County Virginia Derby. The dirt track is the country’s second largest and offers equine athletes a safe and sprawling oval to compete over.
Betting Options
Feel the excitement of pari-mutuel wagering, to include live racing as well as simulcast races, in addition to historical horse racing (HHR) electronic gaming devices.
Live Betting
Available at Colonial Downs, any Rosie’s Gaming Emporium or any VA-Horseplay OTB.
Off Track Betting
Whether you’re visiting Buckets Bar & Grill in Chesapeake or Breakers Sports Grille in Henrico, you’ll experience edge-of-your-seat horse racing excitement.
Horsemen Information
We’ve got your race day covered with Horsemen’s Information including condition books, stakes schedule, entries/results, forms and more.
News
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