Virginia regulators have officially approved a new license for Colonial Downs, clearing the way for live horse racing to return next summer. On Thursday, the Virginia Racing Commission signed off on ...

Colonial Downs' stable area will be open for business June 23, welcoming returning conditioners, as well as newcomers who are sure to impact the standings. Training is scheduled to begin June 25. The ...

Known for its summer turf racing, Colonial Downs will shift its racing focus to dirt over three days from March 13-15 as part of its expanded, 44-day 2025 racing schedule. Four dirt stakes, topped by ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — In celebration of Derby Day, horse racing fans in Central Virginia can still get a taste of one of the biggest days in horse racing on Saturday. Colonial Downs Racetrack ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Camels, zebras and ostriches took to the race track in between nine thoroughbred horse races to ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. — It’s that time of year again — when the rhythmic sound of hooves thunders across the track and the call to the post echoes through the summer air. Colonial Downs officially ...

NEW KENT — Colonial Downs wrapped up what organizers called “an historic and record-setting” race season on Saturday. The season featured the New Kent County horseracing track’s first-ever Kentucky ...

A photo finish didn’t help decide the winner — or the third-place finisher — in a rare result at Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent on Friday. The rare finish was just the 15th “double dead heat” in ...

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