The Virginia Derby features a wide-open field at Colonial Downs, with several three-year-olds showing Kentucky Derby upside. Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap the key contenders, pace scenarios, and smart picks for this exciting 1 1/8-mile dirt race.
The Virginia Derby features a wide-open field at Colonial Downs, with several three-year-olds showing Kentucky Derby upside. Mike Somich and Aaron Halterman handicap the key contenders, pace scenarios, and smart picks for this exciting 1 1/8-mile dirt race.
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In This Episode:
Why the Virginia Derby 2026 is wide-open and unpredictable
Why Mike and Aaron agree on High Camp as the top pick
Which favorites to fade, including Confessional
Longshot plays like Incredibolt and exotic betting insights
Key factors: pace, distance, class drops, and jockey/trainer impact
Race Details: Virginia Derby (G3) – Race 9
Track: Colonial Downs
Date: March 14, 2026
Purse: $500,000
Distance: 1 1/8 Miles – Dirt
Eligibility: Three-Year-Olds
Morning Line Odds – Position – Horse – Jockey:
1 – Buetane (KY) – F. Prat – 5/2
2 – Grittiness (KY) – R. Maragh – 12/1
3 – Epic Desire (KY) – S. Russell – 15/1
4 – Work (NY) – M.J. Sanchez – 20/1
5 – High Camp (KY) – J.R. Velazquez – 9/2
6 – Lockstocknpharoah (KY) – E. Morales – 5/1
7 – Incredibolt (KY) – J.A. Torres – 10/1
8 – Confessional (KY) – I. Ortiz, Jr. – 4/1
9 – Ocelli (KY) – J.D. Ramos – 15/1
10 – Clocker Special (KY) – C.A. Torres – 8/1
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