Two-year-old Thoroughbreds who compete at Del Mar during the seaside track’s prestigious summer meet frequently go on to enjoy abundant racing success.
The $500,000 Virginia Derby held at 1 1/8 miles on dirt March 15 during a special four-day spring meet at Colonial Downs has been added to the Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series, the series of select races that will determine the preference list for the 151st Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve May 3, 2025.
As valuable and important as the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic may be, there should be a highly intriguing race-within-the race during the Nov. 2 showdown at Del Mar.
Colonial Downs announced Aug. 11 that the 2025 Virginia Derby has earned the distinction as a qualifying race on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the landmark event for Virginia horse racing from the winner’s circle at Colonial Downs alongside Churchill Downs Inc. CEO Bill Carstanjen and Churchill Downs board chairman Alex Rankin.
The Maryland Thoroughbred Racetrack Operating Authority (MTROA) met July 15 to discuss preparations for the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course May 17, 2025.
