West Virginia
Charles Town picks and analysis: February 15, 2025
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El Pacho “a fighter” for Ruben Reyes
Five-year-old El Pacho gives breeder-owner-trainer Ruben Reyes a “fighter” to lead his small barn as he strikes out on his own.
Juba’s Parade marches to My Sister Pearl win
Juba’s Parade avenged her defeat in last month’s WVBC Distaff with a win in Saturday’s My Sister Pearl Stakes at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and analysis: November 9, 2024
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Change the World, Hessica square off in My Sister Pearl
WVBC Cavada runner-up Hessica will join Distaff winner Change the World and four others from that race in Saturday’s My Sister Pearl at Charles Town.
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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For trainer Ronney Brown, Lightnin striking Gold
Trainer Ronney Brown’s good season got even better when Lightnin Runner scored in the Original Gold — named for his best trainee to date.
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 4, 2024
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Someday Is Today back for more in My Sister Pearl
Someday Is Today romped in the WVBC DIstaff and returns as the favorite in Saturday’s My Sister Pearl Stakes for state-breds at Charles Town.
Direct the Cat romps in Casey Memorial
Direct the Cat won her fourth straight race with consummate ease in Saturday’s James and Eleanor Casey Memorial Stakes at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town: Direct the Cat a handful in Casey Memorial
Direct the Cat looks for a fourth straight win in Saturday’s James and Eleanor Casey Memorial Stakes, plus picks for the evening’s card.
Mares bred figs continue steady decline
The Jockey Club’s report of mares bred indicates that for the eighth straight year, fewer mares were bred than in the previous year.
Ageless Penguin Power continues to amaze connections
The ageless Penguin Power is, to his connections’ amazement, still going strong at eight and recently became the first horse to win five WVBC races.
Coastal Mission sails to dominant Sam Huff WVBC win
Coastal Mission passed his latest test with flying colors, winning the 1 1/8-mile Sam Huff WV Breeders Classic by nearly six lengths with consummate ease.
Hessica repeats in WVBC Cavada
Hessica defended her WV Breeders Classics title with a stylish victory Saturday, helping trainer Kristy Petty to a two-win evening.
Direct the Cat lives up to advance WVBC billing
The two-year-old races on the West Virginia Breeders Classics card ran to form, with Direct the Cat dazzling and Jubawithatwist battling King Kontie.
Runco: WVBC “the night we work hard for”
Trainer Jeff Runco arrives at WVBC night with a strong hand, including the favorites in the Classic and potential history-maker Penguin Power.
