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17th Annual Virginia Derby

By Robb Johnson | September 1, 2019 10:13 am

English Bee trots to the winner's circle after he won the 17th annual Virginia Derby sponsored by New Kent County Saturday evening in front of a crowd at Colonial Downs. The race marks the highlight of the season as the winner brought home a purse of $250,000.

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