West Virginia
Mudslide sweeps to victory for jock-turned-trainer Deiter
Former jockey Kelly Lynn Deiter, now a trainer, is hoping for big things from speedy filly Mudslide, who posted a sharp recent score at Charles Town.
VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights
In today’s video, highlights from the weekend’s racing at Charles Town, including a WVBC winner returns running, and more.
Jubawithatwist strong fave in WVBC Sam Huff Classic
Benefiting from the absence of defending champ Coastal Mission, 3yo Jubawithatwist is 3-5 on the morning line for Saturday’s WVBC Sam Huff Classic.
Ageless Penguin Power could extend WVBC streak
Last-out stakes winner Penguin Power, now a 9-year-old, could win his record sixth WVBC event and third straight Dash for Cash Saturday.
WV Breeders Classics publishes 2nd volume of history
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd., announced Oct. 7 that it had published second volume of its history.
Charles Town picks and analysis: March 23, 2024
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s racing from Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and analysis: March 22, 2024
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s racing from Charles Town Races.
For jockey Larry Reynolds, it’s like he never left
Jockey Larry Reynolds took a decade away from riding, but now that he’s back it’s like he never left, and even the faces in the jocks’ room are similar.
Charles Town picks and analysis: March 16, 2024
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s racing from Charles Town Races.
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.
Coastal Mission named WV-bred Horse of the Year
Coastal Mission, who dominated state-bred foes and beat open company, was named WV-bred Horse of the Year Sunday at the WV breeders banquet.
Contentious, quality field set for Confucius Say
Saturday’s Confucius Say Stakes at Charles Town has attracted about all of what look to be the major players in the older male state-bred division there.
Charles Town: Lucylou Who favored in Original Gold
A contentious field is slated to contest Saturday’s Original Gold at Charles Town, the first stake of the season, with Lucylou Who the 3-1 favorite.
Dulcimer Dame playing winning tune
The nation’s winningest horse this year, Dulcimer Dame, resides at Charles Town Races, where she’s racked up seven 2023 wins for trainer Anthony Farrior.
With undefeated start, Great Spirit conjures up memories
Great Spirit, the half-sister to one-turn Charles Town titan Dr. Feelgood, conjured up memories of big bro Saturday with her third straight win.
Mandatory payout of Charles Town pick 6 Saturday
With a current carryover of more than $120,000, Charles Town’s pick 6 wager will have a mandatory payout Saturday evening.
Muad’dib named WV horse of the year in melancholy ceremony
Muad’dib secured his second straight WV horse of the year title at the WV Thoroughbred Breeders Association banquet made more somber by recent passings.
Charles Town mainstay John McKee passes
John McKee, a longtime West Virginia owner, breeder, and trainer who stood prominent sire Fiber Sonde, has passed away at age 85.
Little Roo Roo “putting it all together”
Little Roo Roo flashed talent in the morning but showed little in her first two starts. With two straight wins, she looks to be putting it all together.
Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes
Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer who bred and owned an Eclipse winner and two of the best WV-breds ever, has died.
