West Virginia
Consistent Full Moon Lover outrunning expectations
Full Moon Lover didn’t show much in the mornings and was ignored in her debut but has gone on, mostly under the radar, to win 11 races.
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 4, 2025
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Charles Town picks and analysis: November 16, 2024
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WVBC winner Runaldo headlines Funkhouser Memorial
Runaldo, winner of last month’s Sam Huff WV Breeders Classic, headlines Saturday’s Randy Funkhouser Memorial. to close out Charles Town’s stakes schedule.
“Bittersweet moment” as Hessica hits retirement
Two-time WVBC Cavada winner Hessica couldn’t get one last win, settling for second November 9, but she’s had quite a career for owner-trainer Kristy Petty.
Two-year-olds take stage in Charles Town stakes
A pair of Charles Town stakes – one on Friday and one on Saturday – put 2-year-olds in the spotlight for the first time this year.
WVBC: McKee hopes pair of runners will repeat
Owner-breeder-trainer Cynthia McKee is hoping to send out two WVBC runners who won races on that card last year and a third who’s the most formful of all.
Charles Town picks and analysis: September 14, 2024
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Skippylongstocking doubles up in Charles Town Classic
Skippylongstocking showed ’em his heels Friday night to become the third runner to win the Grade 2, $1 million Charles Town Classic in consecutive years.
“Money” Mike Smith’s adventurous visit to Charles Town
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith had quite a visit to Charles Town that included a gate scratch, a last-place finish, and a win in the G2 Charles Town Oaks.
Free Like a Girl, Valentine Candy score in CT stakes
Free Like a Girl and Valentine Candy contributed upset wins in Charles Town’s Pink Ribbon and Hilton Memorial Stakes Friday night.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 1, 2024
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Tough field to meet in Fancy Buckles
Saturday’s Fancy Buckles Stakes at Charles Town features stakes winners Stryda, Overnight Pow Wow, and Great Spirit along with the tough Maggie’s Girl.
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 31, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: May 25, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: May 24, 2024
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Jubawithatwist back on top in Coin Collector
Last year’s champion WV-bred two-year-old, Jubawithatwist started his 2024 0-for-2, but he bounced back to win the Coin Collector.
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 11, 2024
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CT: Rugged group to contest Coin Collector Stakes
The seven runners entered in Saturday’s Coin Collector Stakes at Charles Town have made a combined 22 starts at the race distance – and won 14 of them.
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 10, 2024
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