American Promise, a 3-year-old colt trained by D. Wayne Lukas and ridden by jockey Nik Juarez, captures the 2025 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs with a record-setting time of 1:46.41 for the 1 1/8-mile race.
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Colonial Downs adds 17 race days to summer schedule
Live thoroughbred racing returns to Colonial Downs next month, following a record-setting spring meet that saw more than 8,000 fans witness American Promise win the Virginia Derby and earn a spot in this year’s Kentucky Derby.
