Colonial Downs Racetrack

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Colonial Downs Racetrack is Virginia's only pari-mutuel thoroughbred racetrack, located off I-64 between Richmond and Williamsburg in New Kent County. It hosts a live summer thoroughbred racing meet including the Virginia Derby and the Colonial Downs Festival of Racing, and operates alongside Rosie's Gaming Emporium for historical horse racing and simulcast wagering.

Upcoming events here

Thu, Aug 20, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 20)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Fri, Aug 21, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 21)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Sat, Aug 22, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 22)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Sun, Aug 23, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 23)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Thu, Aug 27, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 27)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Fri, Aug 28, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 28)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Sat, Aug 29, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 29)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Sun, Aug 30, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Aug 30)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Thu, Sep 3, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Sep 3)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Fri, Sep 4, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Sep 4)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Sat, Sep 5, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Sep 5)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Sun, Sep 6, 2026

Colonial Downs Live Racing (Sep 6)

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Live thoroughbred racing at Colonial Downs, part of the 2026 summer meet running Thursday–Sunday through Labor Day.

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Old Dominion Derby Day

Central Virginia

Colonial Downs Racetrack · New Kent, VA

Labor Day closing-day card headlined by the Old Dominion Derby, with racing from 12pm plus Battle of the Bands.

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