On Saturday, the Colonial Downs racetrack in New Kent County will host the Virginia Derby. And this year, for the first time, the race is a preliminary for the Kentucky Derby.

A Hall of Fame jockey and a Kentucky Derby-winning rider make appearances at Breakfast at the Gallops on March 14 at the ...

The 6-year-old won the Whitmore in 2023, and seems to have rounded back into form with a win in the listed King Cotton Stakes ...

Omaha Omaha was born at Chance Farm in Gordonsville and will be running his first race in his home state. After victories at Delaware Park and Laurel Park late in 2024, Omaha Omaha recently placed ...

But now, discussions between Churchill Downs and Henrico to build a large gambling facility and hotel in the county's north side have ceased.

Racing March 15 in the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, Render Judgment very likely could produce an effort more in line ...

Made 12-1 in the morning line for the $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs in New Kent, Va., Render Judgment very likely ...

If Sovereignty can rule at Churchill Downs on May 3, the homebred would be an especially fitting first Kentucky Derby (G1) ...

Speightstown colt led all the way to win under Irad Ortiz Jr. and earned 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby, but his ...

Son of Exaggerator rebounded with aplomb after a last-out third in the Pegasus World Cup Invitational in late January ...

SportsLine horse racing writer Gene Menez reveals his Tampa Bay Derby 2025 picks after evaluating the contenders ...

Chase Briscoe earned the pole for Sunday's race and will lead the Duel 1 field ... Castroneves will be an extra 41st car in the field and will start last. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily ...