Virginia Derby Set to Return to Colonial Downs on March 13
The Virginia Derby, a key Kentucky Derby qualifying race, is returning to Colonial Downs in New Kent on March 13. Tickets for the event are now on sale.
Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News, VA, November 10, 2026 —
The Virginia Derby, a significant race in the road to the Kentucky Derby, is scheduled to return to Colonial Downs in New Kent on March 13. This event serves as a key qualifying race for horses aiming to compete in the prestigious Kentucky Derby.
Colonial Downs, the venue hosting the race, is preparing for the influx of racing enthusiasts and participants. The track has a history of hosting notable thoroughbred racing events. The date of March 13 positions the Virginia Derby as an important marker in the early stages of the Kentucky Derby’s qualifying season, offering valuable points to top finishers.
Tickets for the Virginia Derby are currently available for purchase. Further details regarding ticket prices, seating arrangements, and event schedules are expected to be released by Colonial Downs. The return of the Virginia Derby underscores its role in the national thoroughbred racing calendar.
Specific details regarding the race purse, the number of participating horses, or any official handicapping information were not provided in the initial announcement. This is a developing story, and more information is anticipated as the March 13 date approaches.
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