Saturday's 1 1/8-mile race at Colonial Downs attracted ten 3-year-olds and provides the winner 50 qualifying points for the Kentucky Derby

The Virginia Derby’s newfound status as a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep has attracted a strong group of horses to the entries.

Cicadas will likely first emerge during the third week of April or when areas experience “good rain,” cicada expert Gene Kritsky told USA TODAY.

Requests for federal help have already been filed in Kentucky following the fatal flooding that happened on Feb. 15 and 16. The fulfillment of the request had many people wondering why West Virginia's request was still pending.

According to the MSHA website, the miner died at around 2:50 p.m. Friday at the Black Eagle Mine in Raleigh County operated by Alpha Metallurgical Resources. The accident, which take place underground, involved a “Fall of Face, Rib, Side or Highwall,” MSHA said.

What’s going on with Donald Trump and the extended delay on the requested disaster declaration for Southwest Virginia?

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State Homeland Security Secretary Rob Cunningham says West Virginia’s request for federal disaster assistance in connection with the recent flooding is different than the initial immediate request from the State of Kentucky.

NEW KENT — Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent is busy preparing the track for the historic Virginia Derby — Virginia’s first-ever Kentucky Derby qualifier race — to be held on March 15. The winning horse will secure a spot in the field for the 151st Kentucky Derby Saturday, May 3 at Churchill Downs.

NEW KENT, Va. — A beloved 80s tribute band is coming to New Kent to perform as part of Virginia Derby Day. The Virginia-based band will hit the stage at Colonial Down on March 15 while jockeys compete for the chance to secure a spot as a qualifier in the Kentucky Derby.

The Virginia Derby is a Road to the Kentucky Derby Championship Series event, awarding qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 scale toward the $5 million Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) on Saturday,