Virginia
Fort Washington in time to win the G1 Arlington Million
Six-year-old Fort Washington has finally found his stride, and today he earned his first Grade 1 win in the Arlington Million at Colonial Downs.
Hollywood Walks strolls to victory in Andy Guest
Hollywood Walk took the short way home to win the Andy Guest Stakes and continue a strong run for horses running for the Larry Johnson Estate.
Rolando sets track record in Petramalo Mile romp
Rolando ran ’em off their feet en route to a dazzling win in the Petramalo Mile Saturday, setting a Colonial Downs track record in the process.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 9, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Bulky, competitive field set for Van Clief
Defending champion Witty, plus the last two winners of the Da Hoss, headline Saturday’s Van Clief Stakes on the undercard at Colonial Downs.
Millionaire Be Your Best on a roll into Beverly D.
A winner of four graded stakes in her last five starts, Be Your Best enters Saturday’s Grade 2 Beverly D. on a good roll and as the solid favorite.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 8, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
World traveler Cairo wants you to pay attention to him
Cairo, who has placed in graded stakes all over the world and will try his luck in Saturday’s Arlington Million, just wants you to pay attention to him.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 7, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 6, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
CNL: Cairo Caper looks to turn tables in G2 Secretariat
Cairo Caper, beaten about a length in two starts by Dream On, hopes to turn the tables on that rival in Saturday’s Secretariat at Colonial Downs.
“Next part of life is waiting,” jock Tyler Conner retires
Saying that the “next part of life is waiting,” veteran jockey Tyler Conner announced his retirement days after a scary spill at Colonial Downs.
James River Horse Foundation shows “Spirit of Virginia”
Gov. Glenn Youngkin last week gave the James River Horse Foundation, which connects inmates with OTTBs, a Spirit of Virginia Award.
Mid-Atlantic three stars: August 4, 2025
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Just Philtored, Trendsetter prevail in Va. stakes
A pair of juveniles remained undefeated in two starts as Just Philtored and Trendsetter prevailed today in Virginia-restricted stakes at Colonial Downs.
Mystik Dan to try turf in Arlington Million
Mystik Dan, winner of the 2024 Kentucky Derby, will take his game to the turf in the Aug. 9 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 2, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
CNL: Flashy first-out winners to collide in Keswick
A trio of flashy debut winners headline Saturday’s $100,000 Keswick Stakes at Colonial Downs, a 5 ½-furlong test for Virginia-restricted two-year-old fillies.
Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks August 1, 2025
The oldest and best handicapping source for Colonial Downs returns for 2025 — it’s Nick’s Picks, and it’s back!
Arlington Million field starting to take shape
A bevy of hard hitters are slated to contest the Grade 1 Arlington Million at Colonial Downs Aug. 9.
