2025 年在 Colonial Downs 举行的弗吉尼亚德比成为肯塔基德比的预选赛，赛程从 27 天增加到 45 天。 2025 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs becomes a qualifier for the Kentucky Derby, increasing schedule from 27 to 45 days.

州长格伦·扬金（Glenn Youngkin）宣布，在新肯特县Colonial Downs举行的2025年弗吉尼亚赛马会将成为久负盛名的肯塔基赛马会的预选赛。 Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the 2025 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs in New Kent County will be a qualifier for the prestigious Kentucky Derby. 定于2025年3月15日,Virginia Derby的日程将从27天增加到45天,但须经Virginia Racing委员会批准。 Scheduled for March 15, 2025, the Virginia Derby's schedule will increase from 27 days to 45 days, contingent on approval by the Virginia Racing Commission. 赢家将获得50个资格积分, 历史保证在肯塔基大赛的起跑门. The winner will receive 50 qualifying points, historically securing a position in the Kentucky Derby starting gate. 这一扩张表明,人们再次承诺投资并发展弗吉尼亚的赛马业。 This expansion demonstrates a renewed commitment to invest in and grow Virginia's horse racing industry.