Saturday, February 15, 2025

Colonial Downs Announces New Ticket Options for March’s Virginia Derby

A turf course race at Colonial Downs. (Christopher Six/WYDaily)

NEW KENT — Colonial Downs recently unveiled a series of special ticket and experience packages for March 15’s Virginia Derby, which for the first time will serve as a Kentucky Derby qualifier race.

Additional seating, ticket, and experience options have been created for the event, and options include special trackside seats and boxes, the Trackside Dining Pavilion and Lounge, the Homestretch Derby Party Tent, and an elevated experience in the elegant Colonial Downs Jockey Club.

“We are pulling out all the stops to make this historic Virginia Derby an unforgettable experience for Virginia race fans,” said Frank Hopf, Senior Director of Racing Operations at Colonial Downs. “Whether you’re looking for a premium experience in the jockey club, a great time in the trackside party tent, or a general admission ticket to experience the thrill of racing along the rail, we have ticket options to make this a great day at the races. Just like our horses, these tickets are going to go fast so get yours today!”

For the first time, the winning horse of the 2025 Virginia Derby will secure a spot in the field for the 151st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 3. All ticketed guests will receive a special commemorative keepsake to mark the occasion.

Additionally, a limited supply of 5,000 general admission tickets will be available for $5. Tickets are now on sale at ColonialDowns.com. Quantities are limited, so fans are encouraged to purchase tickets today.

Colonial Downs is also offering unique ticketing options exclusively for the Virginia Derby including:

Apron Box Seats and Group Packages

  • Reserved trackside table and seating for six
  • Price: $300/box; Can be purchased in increments of 1, 2, 4, or 6 boxes
  • Amenities: Convenient access to food, beverage, and wagering locations and a viewing area along the rail

Trackside Pavilion Dining and Lounge

  • Premium trackside table with seating for eight and access to covered lounge area
  • Price: $680/table
  • Amenities: Exclusive buffet included, full cash bar, easy access to wagering locations, viewing area along the rail and bleacher seating

Jockey Club

  • Bar High Seats: $75/person including premium buffet and full cash bar; Seats assigned at check-in; Viewing area in the front of the High Rollers Bar and access to wagering locations
  • Tables for Two, Four, or Six: $95/person including premium buffet and full cash bar; Tables assigned at check-in; Direct views of the races and access to wagering locations
  • Tables for Eight: $600/table including premium buffet and full cash bar; Tables assigned at check-in; Viewing area in the front of the High Rollers Bar and access to wagering locations

For the 2025 race season, Colonial Downs will host a special March meet with races on Thursday, March 13, Friday, March 14, and culminating with the Virginia Derby Day on Saturday, March 15. Derby day will feature at least ten races beginning at noon and culminating in the Virginia Derby later that afternoon, according to the track.

A 44-day race season is set for Colonial Downs in 2025, running from Thursday, March 13 to Saturday, March 15. Live racing will take place each Wednesday through Saturday from July 9 through Sept. 13, with a special day of racing on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 1. The season will include the annual Colonial Downs Festival of Racing on Saturday, Aug. 9 featuring a slate of high-profile graded stakes races.

The 44 days of live racing will be a record number of race days since the track reopened in 2019, it said, and is an increase of seventeen race days over the 2024 schedule.

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