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Incredibolt Wins Virginia Derby, Ties Kentucky Derby Lead

Incredibolt won the $500,000 Virginia Derby by four lengths, tying for first in the Kentucky Derby points race with 60 points.

Incredibolt dominated the $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs, winning by four lengths while earning 50 qualifying points that tied him with atop the Kentucky Derby leaderboard. The colt, ridden by Jaime Torres, completed the 1 1/8-mile race in 1:47.76 and paid $14.40 to win.

Riley Mott's victory puts him in position to potentially join his Hall of Fame father Bill Mott in the Kentucky Derby with multiple horses. 'We're optimistic and hopeful we can make it to the first Saturday in May,' said the younger Mott, whose colt has three wins in five career starts and earnings of $498,681.