Virginia Derby

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.

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)

Winners of the Virginia Derby since 1998