Colonial Downs Racetrack

Colonial Downs hosts world-class thoroughbred horse racing and simulcast wagering. 2026 VA Derby tickets on sale NOW!

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🎸 We’re hosting our very own Battle of the Bands here at Colonial Downs.

Think your band has what it takes to perform live this summer? Submit your entry now for a chance to compete, win cash prizes, and take the stage during Old Dominion Derby Day. 👇
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Post at Colonial Downs this summer, tag us on social media, and we’ll send you complimentary Grandstand Box tickets for a future race day of your choice 🏇

Capture your day at the track, racing, fashion, food, friends, winners circle moments, and everything in between.

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Today we remember the heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

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Which horses are you hoping to see on the Colonial Downs turf this summer? ⬇️

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Congratulations to 2025 Arlington Million winner Fort Washington on winning the G3 Dinner Party Stakes!

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Good luck to Virginia Derby runners Incredibolt and Ocelli in today’s Preakness!

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All settled in! 🥰

OCELLI attempts to become the first maiden to win the Preakness since 1888!

#WhyNotOcelli

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Can you spot Ocelli? 👀 Cheer on this Virginia Derby runner during #preakness151

Watch and wager at Colonial Downs next Saturday!

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JUST ANNOUNCED! 🏇🏽 Sign up your kids for Junior Jockey Club at #ColonialDownsRacetrack in New Kent! Free memberships include weekly activities at the races, group winners circle photos with the jockeys and more. Paid memberships are $25/child and include a t-shirt, custom jockey goggles, 4 sets of 4 grandstand reserve tickets and more.

Click here to learn more + join: https://t.co/HvdGYYuOQP

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Virginia Derby runner, Ocelli, finished 3rd in the Kentucky Derby and is now pointed towards the Preakness! 🐎

[Legion Bloodstock @LegionBldstk]

OCELLI feeling good and full of energy this morning @ChurchillDowns as he prepares for the @PreaknessStakes 151.

#WhyNotOcelli

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Good luck to Lovely Grey in the 2026 Kentucky Oaks tonight! Lovely Grey broke her maiden this past summer at Colonial Downs!

📸: Coady Media
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Brooklyn Blonde and Dazzling Dame are IN!

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Kentucky Derby contender Incredibolt arrived earlier this morning at Churchill Downs 🌹

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,@PinOakStud's VaDerby winner Incredibolt has arrived at @Riley_Mott's @ChurchillDowns barn from Florida.

[Sean Collins @BH_SCollins]

Virginia Derby winner Incredibolt has arrived for the @KentuckyDerby. @Riley_Mott @PinOakStud @jaimetorresjcky

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2026 Colonial Downs Summer Meet stall applications are now posted!

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Breaking down the Shisospicy trading card we created with @AlwaysDreamFDN —sent out to 300+ 5th graders at Colonial Downs.

More than a card. It’s a way to connect the next generation to the sport, the story, and what it really stands for.

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#Aprilfools

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We're expanding opportunities for jockeys this season.
More mounts.
Some closer to the turf.