West Virginia

Return of Muad’dib leads CT feature

Feb 15, 2025 | 1 Comment

Muad’dib, who inched past $1 million in career earnings late last season, kicks off his eight-year-old season Saturday at Charles Town Races.

Charles Town picks and analysis: February 15, 2025

Feb 15, 2025 | 5 Comments

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Charles Town picks and analysis: November 16, 2024

Nov 16, 2024 | 5 Comments

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WVBC winner Runaldo headlines Funkhouser Memorial

Nov 14, 2024 | 0 Comments

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

Nov 13, 2024 | 0 Comments

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.

Penguin Power hunts 20th win in It’s Only Money

Jun 15, 2024 | 0 Comments

Penguin Power will seek the 20th victory of his stellar career in Saturday’s $75,000 It’s Only Money Stakes at Charles Town Races.

Charles Town picks and analysis: June 15, 2024

Jun 15, 2024 | 4 Comments

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Charles Town picks and analysis: June 14, 2024

Jun 14, 2024 | 7 Comments

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Charles Town: Younger sibs trying to fill big shoes

Jun 11, 2024 | 0 Comments

Furreal and What’shername, both half-siblings to WV-bred millionaires, won impressively on consecutive nights, and both are their dam’s last foals.

Charles Town picks and analysis: June 8, 2024

Jun 8, 2024 | 5 Comments

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Great Spirit scores in Fancy Buckles

Jun 2, 2024 | 3 Comments

Great Spirit found her best stride late to win her first start of the season in Saturday’s Fancy Buckles at Charles Town Races.

Charles Town announces 2024 stakes slate

Jan 23, 2024 | 0 Comments

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

Jan 19, 2024 | 1 Comment

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

Jan 17, 2024 | 0 Comments

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

Jan 9, 2024 | 2 Comments

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

Jan 4, 2024 | 0 Comments

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

Dec 20, 2023 | 0 Comments

Stellar subsequent efforts by recent Charles Town Oaks winners helped it receive Grade 2 status for 2024, in contrast to several other Midlantic stakes.