WRIC

Colonial Downs looking for ‘The Voice of Virginia’, offering $1,000 prize and chance to perform at Festival of Racing

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Colonial Downs Racetrack is hosting a competition to find “The Voice of Virginia,” who will sing the National Anthem during its Festival of Racing this August. According ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Opinion: Horse racing thriving in Virginia at Colonial Downs

While many locals may already be aware, a renowned horse racing venue is closer to the Hampton Roads community than some other residents may realize. Just under an hour from Newport News, off of ...
The Virginian-Pilot

Youngkin announces plan to make Virginia Derby a Kentucky Derby qualifier and to expand Colonial Downs’ racing season

Gov. Glenn Youngkin appeared Sunday at Colonial Downs to announce a new spring meet at the New Kent County track next year. He also said the Virginia Derby, Colonial Downs’ best-known annual race, ...
The Blood-Horse

Colonial Downs Readies for Three Days of March Racing

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 ...
The Progress-Index

Governor Youngkin, First Lady attend 'Festival of Racing' at Colonial Downs Racetrack

NEW KENT — I had a hay day at Colonial Downs Racetrack's "Festival of Racing." Princess Anne Hunt chose the exciting venue to celebrate huntsman Martyn Blackmore's birthday. Colonial's "Festival of ...