Virginia Derby

Turf race infobox
class = Grade II
horse race = Virginia Derby


caption =
location = Colonial Downs
New Kent County, Virginia flagicon|USA
inaugurated = 1998
race type = Thoroughbred - Flat racing
website = [http://www.colonialdowns.com/ Colonial Downs]
distance = 1¼ miles (10 furlongs)
track = Grass, left-handed
qualification = Three-year-olds
weight =
purse = $1 million
bonuses = 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