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Former Kentucky Derby winner highlights big Colonial Downs weekend slate

Former Kentucky Derby winner highlights big Colonial Downs weekend slate

Jerry Lindquist

August 06, 2025 | 9:01AM EDT

The $1 million race is the biggest of the track's summer season.
By Jerry Lindquist

'A universal language': Richmond Little League hosts Japanese players in baseball exchange program


“I think we all talk baseball. Baseball is kind of a universal language.”
By Juliana Vandermark
'A universal language': Richmond Little League hosts Japanese players in baseball exchange program

Jerry Lindquist: Ron Atkins didn't intend to be a baseball lifer, but found success at Tucker and UR


Which University of Richmond coach holds the school record for most victories in one sport?
By Jerry Lindquist
Jerry Lindquist: Ron Atkins didn't intend to be a baseball lifer, but found success at Tucker and UR

Colonial Downs jockey airlifted to Richmond hospital after being thrown from horse


In a statement, the track said jockey Tyler Conner was conscious.
By Michael Phillips
Colonial Downs jockey airlifted to Richmond hospital after being thrown from horse

Richmond's women's football team is competing for a championship Friday


The team has been in existence for a decade, but has never won a title.
By Rob Witham
Richmond's women's football team is competing for a championship Friday

Colonial Downs will have camel, ostrich and zebra races on Friday night


Colonial Downs will mix up its usual horse racing offerings on Friday night with camel races, and put out a call for “celebrity” riders.
By Jerry Lindquist
Colonial Downs will have camel, ostrich and zebra races on Friday night

Colonial Downs opens longest racing season since reopening


Daily purses are at an all-time high of $700,000 thanks in large part to the Rosie's facilities.
By Jerry Lindquist
Colonial Downs opens longest racing season since reopening
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