Author: Ted Black

Great Spirit seeking first stakes win in Its Binn Too Long

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 28, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Preview, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Great Spirit, the undefeated half-sister to crack Charles Town sprinter Dr. Feelgood, seeks her first-ever stakes win in Saturday’s Its Binn Too Long.

For Charlie McIntosh, a long journey to Charles Town

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 27, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Business |

In his long career, Charles Town director of racing Charlie McIntosh has pretty much seen it all, including horses and dogs racing on the same card.

Coastal Mission sails to Confucius Say victory

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 23, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing |

In a deep and contentious renewal of the Confucius Say Stakes, Coastal Mission proved best in what amounted to his first local stakes try.

Contentious, quality field set for Confucius Say

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 21, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Preview, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Saturday’s Confucius Say Stakes at Charles Town has attracted about all of what look to be the major players in the older male state-bred division there.