West Virginia
CT Notes: Zip Start upends Casey Memorial
Zip Start turned the tables on three rivals who bested her last out to win the James and Eleanor Casey Memorial, plus Direct the Cat romps.
Charles Town picks and analysis: November 2, 2024
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“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: August 23, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: May 4, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: May 3, 2024
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CT: Indicator looking special, in more ways than one
Indicator will always have special meaning for his connections after giving jockey Megan Reap – wife of trainer Vernon Greaves – her first win.
Overnight Pow Wow turns tables in Its Binn Too Long
A stumbling start left Overnight Pow Wow at a rival’s mercy last time out, but the 3-year-old filly turned the tables in Saturday’s Its Binn Too Long.
Charles Town picks and analysis: April 27, 2024
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Sophomore sprinters set for It’s Binn Too Long
Eight 3-year-old fillies are slated to contest this evening’s It’s Binn Too Long Stakes at Charles Town Races, including Overnight Pow Wow and Jlodiamond.
WV-bred sophomores could kindle memorable rivalries
The arrival of Marshall Peanut, Time to Rock, and others could make for a very interesting season for West Virginia-bred sophomores.
Charles Town jockeys and trainers to watch
Which Charles Town jockeys and trainers are winning more than their odds would predict? We crunch the numbers.
Charles Town announces 2024 stakes slate
Charles Town released its 2024 stakes schedule, with two of its open stakes receiving boosts to $500,000. The stakes action kicks off April 13.
Laurel, Charles Town announce cancellations
Both Charles Town Races and Parx Racing canceled their January 17 live race cards because of the effects of the winter storm.
Charles Town, Parx cancel January 17 cards
Both Charles Town Races and Parx Racing canceled their January 17 live race cards because of the effects of the winter storm.
Late Nite Mistress conjuring memories of mom
Late Night Pow Wow was the best horse Javier Contreras ever trained. He’s hoping her first foal, Late Nite Mistress, follows those footsteps.
Charles Town kicks off 2024 season
Charles Town kicked off its 2024 season Wednesday night with an eight-race program that saw trainer Jeff Runco and rider Arnaldo Bocachica win two.
Charles Town Oaks to be G2 in ’24; 5 Midlantic stakes downgraded
Stellar subsequent efforts by recent Charles Town Oaks winners helped it receive Grade 2 status for 2024, in contrast to several other Midlantic stakes.
Charles Town picks and analysis: December 16, 2023
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