West Virginia
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.
Charles Town jockeys and trainers to watch: Feb. 11
Who are the jockeys and trainers leading the standings at Charles Town Races? And who’s flying under the radar you may want to notice?
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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This week’s Midlantic stakes schedule
Which stakes are taking place this week around the Mid-Atlantic? Answers within.
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.
Charles Town picks and analysis: April 26, 2024
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Kristy Petty readies for “different” WVBC
Trainer Kristy Petty will have her hands full saddling seven horses on WV Breeders Classics night, her first WVBC without longtime partner John Casey.
WVBC: Cyndy McKee “staying busy,” and then some
Cyndy McKee, widow of owner-breeder-trainer John McKee, will keep busy this WV Breeders’ Classics night – by saddling two strong favorites.
King Kontie, Jubawithatwist dead-heat in Mercer Mem’l
King Kontie and Jubawithatwist shared top honors as they dead-heated for the Henry Mercer Memorial Stakes win at Charles Town.
CT: Powered by Love favored in Mercer Memorial
Two-year-old West Virginia-breds will square off in a wide-open renewal of the Henry Mercer Memorial Stakes at Charles Town, and Powered by Love is favored.
Direct the Cat is all that in Rachel’s Turn
Direct the Cat blew her opponents away in a dominant performance in Friday’s Rachel’s Turn Stakes at Charles Town Races.
Direct the Cat looks to double up in Rachel’s Turn
Friday’s Rachel’s Turn Stakes will give 2-year-old WV-bred fillies a chance to earn some black type, including flashy last out winner Direct the Cat.
CT: Stryda’s win in Autumn Stakes will leave a mark
Stryda’s win in Friday’s Autumn Stakes will leave a mark on trainer Jamey Johnson, in more ways than one. It was one of four WV-bred stakes in Charles Town.
Skippylongstocking romps to Charles Town Classic win
Skippylongstocking went right to the front and never looked back to earn his biggest payday in the Grade 2, $1 million Charles Town Classic Friday.
Vahva the “right horse” to win G3 Charles Town Oaks
On a day when speed killed, out-of-town riders said the key to Charles Town was having the right horse — including Charles Town Oaks winner Vahva.
