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Colonial Downs | $250,000 Purse | 1 1/16 Miles on Dirt | Thursday, March 14, 2026  Six talented three-year-old fillies are set to compete in the 2026 Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs — and the stakes couldn't be higher. Beyond a $250,000 purse, the winner earns 50 Kentucky Oaks qualif

  Potente, The Puma breaks into the Top 10; Commandment still No. 1  With fewer than eight weeks remaining before the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), the race to secure a spot in the Run for the Roses is entering its most critical stage. More than 150,000 fans are expected to fill Chu

  The High-Stakes Evolution of the Virginia Derby  The transformation of the Virginia Derby into a premier Kentucky Derby qualifier has shifted the gravity of spring racing toward New Kent. This $500,000 contest serves as a vital proving ground for three-year-old colts looking to

  The Road to Budapest Begins Now  The UEFA Champions League knockout stage finally arrives in March 2026, and the world stops to watch the most prestigious club competition on the planet. We enter a decisive week, with the first-leg matches of the Round of 16 taking center stage

The Tampa Bay Derby Becomes a Critical Derby Gateway   The path toward the Kentucky Derby narrows dramatically as spring approaches. Trainers, owners, and bettors all understand one simple reality. Horses either collect qualifying points or watch the Derby dream fade before April arrives.