ADVOCACY.
INTEGRITY.
LEADERSHIP.
WHAT WE DO.
The mission of the NTRA is to increase the popularity, welfare and integrity of Thoroughbred racing through consensus-based leadership, legislative advocacy, safety and integrity initiatives, fan engagement and corporate partner development.
EVENT CALENDAR.
NTRAÂ TODAY IN THOROUGHBRED RACING HISTORYÂ
August 11
- 2024 Colonial Downs announced that the 2025 Virginia Derby would be a qualifying race on the road to the Kentucky Derby. The Virginia Derby, previously run on the turf, transitioned to the dirt track and was held in March as part of a new four-day spring meet at the track.
