66Be You

Often called Thoroughbred racing’s version of the Oscars, the Eclipse Awards honor champions in various categories, both human and equine, for outstanding performances each year.

The saint's feast day became associated with romantic love, but there are more practical reasons why it's also the start of the Thoroughbred breeding season in the Northern Hemisphere.

In honor of Saturday’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, it’s an opportune time to highlight Virginia’s tapestry of racing history.