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Live Racing


Virginia's Premier Racetrack Destination

There’s so much to experience at Colonial Downs in New Kent. Get your heart racing!

For any questions about live racing, please contact 804-557-5684.

Address:
10515 Colonial Downs Parkway
New Kent, VA 23124

2025 RACE DATES

March Meet
March 13 – March 15
Thursday and Friday – Post time 12:30PM
Saturday – Virginia Derby Day – Post time 12PM

Summer Meet
July 9 through September 13
Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday- Post time 12:30PM
Friday- Post time: 4PM

Saturday, August 9: Festival of Racing – Post time 12PM
Monday, September 1: Labor Day Racing – Post time 12:30PM
Saturday, September 6: Old Dominion Derby Day – Post time 12PM
*All post times subject to change.

March tickets go on sale in early January 2025. Stay tuned for additional information!

Seating Options

Sky Box

For additional information, please contact Dan.cuic@colonialdowns.com

Sky Box

For additional information, please contact Dan.cuic@colonialdowns.com

Event and Venue Options

Contact sales@colonialdowns.com today for 2025 event inquiries!

Betting Options


Feel the excitement of pari-mutuel wagering, to include live racing as well as simulcast races, in addition to historical horse racing (HHR) electronic gaming devices.

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Live Betting

Available at Colonial Downs, any Rosie’s Gaming Emporium or any VA-Horseplay OTB.
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Off Track Betting

Whether you’re visiting Buckets Bar & Grill in Chesapeake or Breakers Sports Grille in Henrico, you’ll experience edge-of-your-seat horse racing excitement.

Horse Racing at Colonial Downs in New Kent
Horse Racing at Colonial Downs in New Kent
Horse Racing at Colonial Downs in New Kent
Horse Racing at Colonial Downs in New Kent

Horsemen Information

We’ve got your race day covered with Horsemen’s Information including condition books, stakes schedule, entries/results, forms and more.

News

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