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Jeremy Plonk: Colonial Downs Spot Plays | Wednesday, September 3, 2025

by Jeremy Plonk

September 3, 2025

Colonial Downs kicks off a big week of racing in Virginia that culminates Saturday with a full plate of stakes. Wednesday's 8-race card gets underway at 12:30 pm ET under what is forecasted to be beautiful conditions.

Colonial Downs | Race 5 | 2:30 pm ET

#2 Night Time Nap (9-2 morning line odds) comes to town after a pair of solid tries to start his career in Delaware. Trainer Brittany Russell is winning 34% in dirt races at the Colonial Downs season and is 2-for-3 with Delaware shippers on the main track during that time. Win bet #2. Daily Double 2-1 to next play.


Colonial Downs | Race 6 | 3:00 pm ET

#1 River Seine (7-2 morning line odds) brings rail speed after setting blistering fractions last out at Penn National prior to being disqualified for drifting late in the race. Trainer Elizabeth Merryman has been aces at the Colonial Downs meet (3 wins from 7 starters) and has an adept hand with turf sprinters. Win bet #1.