NEW KENT — Colonial Downs Racetrack is touting Saturday’s 2025 Festival of Racing presented by New Kent County as the biggest day of thoroughbred racing in Virginia history.

Horses, jockeys, and race teams from around the world, including 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan, will gather in New Kent County to compete for more than $2.5 million in prize money over twelve races including the Arlington Million with its $1 million purse, the Beverly D. and Secretariat Stakes with $500,000 purses, and other six figure races, according to the track.

“Virginia is quickly becoming a global destination for thoroughbred horse racing thanks to our rich purses, tremendous racing facility, and of course the thousands of fans who pack the stands for our marquee races,” said Frank Hopf, Senior Directo

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