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Colonial Downs is a racetrack that is located in New Kent County, Virginia, near to Interstate 64. It is a racetrack that facilitates both harness racing and flat racing for Thoroughbred horses. Colonial Downs is located in the middle of the distance between Richmond, Virginia and Williamsburg, Virginia.

In addition to a dirt oval measuring one and one-quarter miles, the track also features an inner turf oval measuring seven and one half furlongs, and an outer turf oval measuring one and one-eighth mile. A chute located on the back stretch of the dirt oval serves as the starting point for harness races.

Colonial holds its annual showpiece event, which is known as the Virginia Derby. In the middle of July, the Virginia Derby takes place. This Grade II event, which is worth $600,000, attracts more than 9,000 spectators to the New Kent oval. As part of the Virginia Derby, the best three-year-old turf horses in the sport of thoroughbred racing, together with the best riders and trainers in the sport, compete over a distance of 1.25 miles. June is the month that hosts the Grade II Colonial Turf Cup, which is a race that prepares horses for the Derby.

An autumn harness racing meet is going to take place at the track tomorrow. The only track in North America that offers harness racing and a one-turn mile, Colonial Downs is the only one of its kind in the 1 and 1/4 mile distance. On the backstretch, there is a chute where the horses exit the arena. The times for harness racing at Colonial Downs are the quickest in the whole racing industry. At the $100,000 Patriot Invitational, which took place on October 11, 2008, the world trotting record was established. Enough Talk was the one who set the tone. With a time of 1:49.3, the trotter became the first and only horse in the history of harness racing to surpass the 1:50 barrier.

Colonial Downs History

Downs of Colonial America in New Kent The state of Virginia hosts seasons for harness racing as well as thoroughbred racing. The race track at Colonial Downs in Virginia, which was established in 1997, is still considered to be relatively new, although it is immensely popular. The facilities and simulcasting at Colonial Downs are of the highest caliber, which complements the quality races that are held there.

It was on September 1st, 1997 that the track first opened its doors. At the inaugural day of the track, there were more than 13,000 people there. The building and commercial strategies utilized on the track were not traditional in any way. They erected a clubhouse that was quite small, despite the fact that they developed one of the largest tracks in terms of size in the country. In addition to that, they constructed OTBs before the grand opening of the track. Additionally, the track reached an agreement with Maryland to prevent Maryland from racing during the Colonial Downs thoroughbred meet; however, this agreement terminated in the future. An eminent domain complaint was filed by the state of Virginia against an African American/Native American family (Tero Johnson) that had held the majority of the land since 1863. Because of this litigation, the state was able to acquire the tract of land on which the track is built.

There was a lengthy agreement between the Maryland-Virginia Racing Circuit, the Virginia and Maryland authorities, and the Maryland Jockey Club, which allowed the Maryland Jockey Club to administer the track until the year 2005. The track has been relatively successful and has provided outstanding summertime turf racing in the three-year-old turf division, which is typically considered to be a poor-performing division. During the Jacobs Investments Grand Slam of Grass, which takes place every year, the track has hosted two legs from the year 2005. The Colonial Turf Cup and the Virginia Derby were both held at Colonial Downs, whereas the Secretariat Stakes was held at Arlington Park, and the Breeders’ Cup Turf was held at Arlington Park. In order to coincide with the Breeders’ Cup weekend, the harness meet will come to a close.

Magna Entertainment Corporation is the current owner of Colonial Downs Race Track, which is known for hosting some of the most exciting turf racing during the summer months. Colonies Downs in Virginia is home to three different tracks. Oval in shape, the primary track is 1.5 miles long. 7.5 furlongs is the length of the inner turf track, while 1 1/8 mile is the length of the outside turf track. In order to reach the finish line, one must run a distance of 1,290.5 feet from the last turn. It’s interesting to note that Colonial Downs is the only one-turn mile harness track in the states of the United States. Attendees of races can witness some of the most exciting thoroughbred competitions in the region between the months of June and August.

In the fall, Colonial Downs is the place where harness racing gets underway. There is never a dull moment at Colonial Downs when it comes to the horse racing shows. Among the graded stakes that Colonial Downs is responsible for hosting are the All Along Breeders’ Cup Stakes and the Virginia Derby both. The Colonial Turf Cup, the Chenery Stakes, the Tippett Stakes, the David L. Ferguson Memorial Stakes, and the Virginia Oaks are some of the other competitive events that take place at the Colonial Downs racetrack. Post timings are normally at five o’clock in the evening.

Every Sunday afternoon during the summer thoroughbred meet, the track hosts three steeplechase races for the participants to compete in. Each year in April, the track plays host to the Strawberry Hill Races, which is a day of steeplechase racing. Additionally, in September, the track plays host to an additional card. The National Steeplechase Association has given its approval to each and every one of these competitions.

There are eighty percent of the summer thoroughbred races that take place on the Secretariat Turf Course, which is the biggest grass surface of any track in North America, measuring in at 180 feet in width. With a distance of 1.25 miles, the dirt track is the second largest in the country, following only Belmont’s. The only track in the world that provides this one-of-a-kind configuration is the huge dirt track, which allows harness horses to pace or trot a distance of one mile while meeting only one turn.

Colonial Downs provides racegoers with a wide variety of amenities, which ensures that they have a pleasant experience at the track. Buildings at Colonial Downs have been designed to look like they were constructed in the 19th century. At both the Jockey Club and the Turf club, which both feature cocktail bars, guests can enjoy their meals. It is possible to reserve open air box seats for a day or for the entire summer season in addition to the usual grandstand seating that is normally available. During the season of harness racing, these seats are no longer available for purchase. When there are live races, there are betting facilities that offer simulcasts.

The Colonial Downs race track in Virginia is situated at a convenient location, adjacent to Interstate 64, between Williamsburg and Richmond. Colonial Downs is about to continue its successful track, which provides an unforgettable experience on race day together with all the comforts.

 

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