Race Day Schedule

Race Day Schedule

Saturday, May 3, 2025

10AM
Gates Open to the public - Betting Stations Open

11AM 
Weiner Dog Races in the Paddock

11:30AM 
Race Official/Patrol Judge Meeting on the course

12PM 
Tailgate Contest Begins

12:30 
Opening Ceremony Performances
             National Anthem - The US Army Band Pershing's Own
             Color Guard: Saint Andrew's Society Pipes and Drums

1PM - First Race 
The Great Meadow Maiden Hurdle
Presented by the Great Meadow Foundation

1:45PM - Second Race
The Arthur W. Arundel Memorial Steeplethon
Presented by the Virginia Gold Cup Association

2:15PM
Hat Contest Beings in the Winners Circle
 

2:30PM - Third Race
The Oakwood Allowance Hurdle
Presented by Rosenthal Jaquar Land Rover

3:00PM - Fourth Race
The Commonwealth Cup (Grade 1 Hurdle Stakes)
Presented by MGM Resorts

3:30PM
Hat & Tailgate Contest Winners Announced

3:45PM - Fifth Race
The 100th Running of the Virginia Gold Cup
Presented by Brown Advisory

4:30PM - Sixth Race
The Speedy Smithwick Memorial Hurdle Stakes
Presented by the Virginia Equine Alliance

5PM - Seventh Race
The Centennial Maiden Starter Hurdle
Presented by the VEA, VTA & VHBPA

6:57PM - Kentucky Derby
Live over PA, Closed Circuit & Jumbotrons

7:30PM
Gates Close