Virginia Derby
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| Location | Colonial Downs New Kent County, Virginia, United States |
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| Inaugurated | 1998 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Website | Colonial Downs |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1¼ miles (10 furlongs) |
| Track | Grass, left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Purse | $750,000 |
The Virginia Derby is an American Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1998 at Colonial Downs race track in New Kent County, Virginia. A Grade II event, it is raced on turf at a distance of 10 Furlongs (1¼ miles) and is open to three-year-old horses.
The Virginia Derby currently provides a purse of $1 million and is the second leg of the Grand Slam of Grass which offers a $2 million bonus for any horse who wins all four races.
[edit] Records
Fastest time:
- 1¼ miles : 1:59.62 Red Giant (2007)
Most wins by an owner:
- 3 - Peter Vegso (2002, 2003, 2006)
Most wins by a jockey:
- 3 - Edgar S. Prado (2002, 2003, 2004)
Most wins by a Trainer:
- 3 - William I. Mott (2002, 2003, 2006)
