| Grade III race | |
| Location | Colonial Downs New Kent County, Virginia |
|---|---|
| Inaugurated | 1998 |
| Race type | Thoroughbred - Flat racing |
| Sponsor | New Kent County (since 2019) |
| Website | Colonial Downs |
| Race information | |
| Distance | 1+1⁄8 miles (9 furlongs) |
| Surface | Turf |
| Track | Left-handed |
| Qualification | Three-year-olds |
| Weight | 123 lbs with allowances |
| Purse | $500,000 (2023) |
The Virginia Derby is a Grade III American Thoroughbred horse race for three-year-olds over a distance of one and one-eighth miles on the turf held annually in September at Colonial Downs in New Kent County, Virginia. The event currently carries a purse of $300,000.