Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces the Virginia Derby to Become Kentucky Derby Qualifier Race at Colonial Downs in 2025
August 13, 2024
August 13, 2024
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2024:
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the Virginia Derby has earned the prestigious distinction as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby at the Colonial Downs racetrack.
"The future for thoroughbred racing in Virginia is bright and this opportunity will allow us to shine on horseracing's biggest stage. Churchill Downs has worked with partner . . .
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that the Virginia Derby has earned the prestigious distinction as a qualifying race for the Kentucky Derby at the Colonial Downs racetrack.
"The future for thoroughbred racing in Virginia is bright and this opportunity will allow us to shine on horseracing's biggest stage. Churchill Downs has worked with partner . . .