NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Tens of thousands of race fans headed to Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County on Saturday for a day of betting and excitement, with Incredibolt winning the $500,000 Virginia Derby by four lengths.
On Saturday, March 14, a sellout crowd of more than 9,700 Virginia race fans showed up for the long-standing tradition, breaking previous records. The 2026 Virginia Derby amassed a new Virginia Derby Day record of $7,799,881, surpassing last year’s record handle of $6,540,489.
The sellout crowd of 9,762 guests eclipsed last year’s inaugural Virginia Derby attendance of more than 8,000…