| Opened | September 1, 1997 |
| Last Race Date | Still in Operation |
| Racing Type | Thoroughbred, Standardbred |
| Abbreviation | Cnl |
| Purse Value Index | 27 |
| Signature Race | Virginia Derby (GII) |
| Announcer | Peter Szymanski |
| Announcer | Dave Rodman |
- 09/01/1997 Mark Johnston, takes Macgyver for first winners circle photo in Virginia.
- 09/01/1997 Opening day provides the largest crowd ever at Colonial Downs, 13,468 fans.
- 07/21/2007 Bettors set record handle, when $753,680 is bet at the track.
- 07/13/2013 Finura is last thoroughbred in Colonial Winner's Circle.
- 10/26/2014 Paulimony gets last picture taken at Colonial Downs, for now.