Video: Beating the favorite in the Virginia Derby

Quality action continues beyond Labor Day weekend at Colonial Downs, which features an eleven race card on Tuesday, September 6th. The highlight of the day is the Virginia Derby (G3), scheduled as race 10.

Both handicappers Ed DeRosa and Sara Elbadwi are against the morning line favorite in this spot, No. 7 Unanimous Consent at 3-1. DeRosa's top pick is 8-1 and Elbadwi's is 20-1.

Bettors looking to play the full card at Colonial Downs can check out Horse Racing Nation's Pro Reports. The Track Trends Tool provides valuable insight about which horses have been successful or disadvantaged based on their running style and post position. Turf routes at Colonial have not been kind to outer posts. 

Pace makes the race, and the Pace Report shows what kind of race dynamics will likely be in play as well as which horse is likely to be in front early. The Hot Jockey Report offers insight as to which riders have excelled or struggled on the turf at Colonial, as well as every other track and surface. 

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