RACE DAY SCHEDULE
May 2, 2026
10:00 AM
Gates Open to the Public
Betting Stations Open
11:00 AM
Weiner Dog Races in the Paddock
presented by Link Solutions
12:00 PM
Tailgate Contest Begins
presented by Denim & Pearls
12:30 PM
Opening Ceremony Performances
National Anthem: Ms. Christy Jenkins
Color Guard: Saint Andrew's Society of Washington, DC Pipes & Drums
1:00 PM
The Virginia Equine Alliance Maiden Hurdle
presented by The Virginia Equine Alliance
1:45 PM
The Arthur W. Arundel Memorial Steeplethon
presented by Land Rover Chantilly & Land Rover Tysons Corner
2:15 PM
Hat Contest in the Winners Circle
presented by Aiyana Atelier
2:30 PM
The David Semmes Memorial Allowance Hurdle
presented by Turkish Airlines
3:00 PM
The Commonwealth Cup (Grade 1 Hurdle Stakes)
presented by Brown Advisory
3:30 PM
Hat & Tailgate Contest Winners Presentation
3:45 PM
The 101st Running of the Virginia Gold Cup
presented by UVA Health
4:00 PM
NOVA Veterans Raffle winner announced
4:30 PM
The Speedy Smithwick Memorial Hurdle Stakes
presented by Anglicotech
5:00 PM
The Robert Duvall Memorial Maiden Starter Hurdle
presented by the Virginia Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association
6:57 PM
Kentury Derby
Live over the PA, Closed Circuit TV's & Jumbotrons
7:30 PM
Gates & Betting Stations Closed
