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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8 | David L. (Zeke) Ferguson Memorial Hurdle S. (gr. III) | $50,000g | 4&up | 18f | Results & Video |
| June 22 | Colonial Turf Cup S. (gr. II) | $300,000g | 3&up | 9.5f | Results & Video |
| June 22 | Edward P. Evans All Along S. (gr. III) | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | Results & Video |
| June 22 | Da Hoss S. | $50,000g | 3&up | 8f | Results & Video |
| June 29 | Buckland S. | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 5.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 6 | Jamestown S. R | $50,000g | 2 yo | 5.5f | Results & Video |
| July 6 | Oakley S. R | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 5.5f | Results & Video |
| July 6 | Brookmeade S. R | $50,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| July 6 | Bert Allen S. R | $50,000g | 3&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| July 6 | Punch Line S. R | $50,000g | 3&up | 5f | Results & Video |
| July 13 | Virginia Derby (gr. II) | $500,000g | 3yos | 10f | Results & Video |
| July 13 | Virginia Oaks (gr. III) | $150,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 9f | Results & Video |
| July 13 | Chenery S. | $50,000g | 2 yo | 5.5f | Results & Video |
| July 13 | Tippett S. | $50,000g | 2 yo, Fillies | 5.5f | Results & Video |
| July 13 | Kitten's Joy S. | $50,000g | 3&up | 12f | Results & Video |
War Dancer Gets Bob in Virginia Derby Photo
War Dancer got the bob in a three-way photo finish July 13 at Colonial Downs, overpowering hard-running Charming Kitten and staving off the late-flying Jack Milton to get victory in the $500,000 Virginia Derby (gr. IIT).
Nellie Cashman Springs Virginia Oaks Surprise
Bettors sent Sycamore Racing's 3-year-old Nellie Cashman off at odds of 19-1 in the $150,000 Virginia Oaks (gr. IIIT). But the plucky Mineshaft filly had other ideas July 13 at Colonial Downs.
THS: Man o' War Stakes and Virginia Derby
Frank Angst and Claire Novak handicap the Man o' War Stakes and Virginia Derby. Both seem to think the Virginia Derby will be a very telling and exciting race to watch. Can the Kittens finish 1-2-3? watch video
Field of Ten Set for July 13 Virginia Derby
The 16th running of the $500,000 Virginia Derby (gr. IIT) July 13 at Colonial Downs brings together a varied field of competitors, and quite a few of them share the same bloodlines.
Praia Tries Virginia Oaks Off Stakes Placings
After finishing second to Kitten's Dumplings in a pair of stakes races on the turf at Churchill Downs, Praia will ship to Colonial Downs in search of the first stakes win of her career.
Colonial Downs Cancels Due to Power Outage
Thunderstorms in New Kent, Va. June 26 caused a power outage at Colonial Downs, forcing the track to cancel its live racing schedule.
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First Winner for Bias Comes at Colonial Downs
Bias, an unraced son of Unbridled, sired his first winner in Asalor, who broke his maiden June 22 in a 5 1/2-furlong maiden special weight on the inner turf course at Colonial Downs.
London Lane Rolls to Colonial Turf Shocker
Maryland shipper London Lane, ignored at odds of 50-1, charged from the rear down the center of the track to land the $300,000 Colonial Turf Cup (gr. IIT) in a shocker June 22 at Colonial Downs.
Channel Lady Proves Best in All Along Stakes
Splitting rivals down the stretch, Channel Lady overtook front running Welcome Dance and Appealing Cat to win the Edward P. Evans All Along Stakes (gr. IIIT) June 22 at Colonial Downs.
Colonial Downs Event to Benefit TRF
Colonial Downs and the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation at James River are joining together to host the first-ever "Mr. TRF" Second Chances Stakes, a competition of ex-racehorses June 29.
That Handicapping Show: Colonial Turf Cup S.
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Colonial Turf Cup Stakes at Colonial Downs. Can anyone defeat Atigun? watch video
Channel Lady Owns Class Edge in All Along
Grade III winner Channel Lady carries top weight of 124 pounds into the $100,000 Edward P. Evans All Along Stakes (gr. IIIT) on the evening of June 22 at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va.
Atigun and Air Support Head Colonial Turf Cup
Atigun and Air Support head a solid field of eight older horses, including Swift Warrior, ready to duke it out in the $300,000 Colonial Turf Cup Stakes (gr. IIT) June 22 at Colonial Downs.
Colonial Downs Begins Meet With Full Fields
Colonial Downs kicks off its 2013 meet June 8 with full fields for turf racing and three steeplechase events highlighted by the grade III David L. "Zeke" Ferguson Memorial Stakes.
Colonial Owner Wants to Sell to MTR Gaming
The owner of the Colonial Downs in Virginia wants to sell his company to West Virginia-based MTR Gaming Group Inc., in exchange for $144.5 million in MTR stock.
Colonial Downs to Offer 16 Stakes in 2013
Colonial Downs will offer $1,755,000 in purse money for its 16 stakes in 2013. The meet is highlighted by the 16th running of the $500,000 Virginia Derby (gr. IIT).
Colonial Downs to Hold 25-Day Meet in 2013
Colonial Downs will host a 25-day spring/summer Thoroughbred meet in 2013 from June 8 through July 13 after approval from the Virginia Racing Commission Nov. 7.
Colonial Downs to Host New Steeplechase Event
Steeplechase runners will compete at Colonial Downs as Central Virginia's new spring racing event will kick off in April 2013.
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