A total of 25 stakes races worth more than $2.7 million will be offered at the upcoming seven-week Thoroughbred racing season at Colonial Downs–from July 19 through Sept. 1–featuring a minimum $500,000 in average daily purses and the GIII $250,000 New Kent County Virginia Derby Aug. 31.
The 2021 meeting will be scheduled every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday with daily first post time at 1:45 p.m. ET. All Colonial Downs races will be televised on TVG.
Colonial Downs welcomes back fans to this year's 21-day meeting with free admission.
“Since we announced our race dates and purse program for the 2021 season, response from horsemen across the country has been extremely positive,” said Jill Byrne, Vice President of Racing Operations. “Our lucrative daily purse structure, attractive horsemen incentives, two fantastic racing surfaces and a varied stakes program, are key ingredients to launching an exciting and successful race meet. We are also very excited that this year's meet is open again to fans, who can enjoy the thrill of the live racing experience.”
Frank Petramalo, Virginia HBPA Executive Director, added, “Virginia's horse owners and trainers are delighted to see an increase to seven weeks of racing with great purses. We can't wait to break out of the gate for a successful summer meet.”
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