West Virginia
Thewitchisgone conjures up solid resume
Claimed sight unseen for $5,000 in his debut outing, Thewitchisgone has fashioned a solid career for trainer John Carlisle, earning over $200,000.
Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats
Which Charles Town jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who’s doing better than you’d think? Or heating up now? Answers within.
What we’re watching this week at Charles Town
Charles Town’s racing weekend kicks off this evening, with racing set for Wednesday through Thursday. Here’s what we’re watching.
Our Street Angel, named via WVBC contest, to make debut
Our Street Angel, named via a 2023 West Virginia Breeders Classics “Name That Foal” contest, will make her debut Feb. 27 at Charles Town.
Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats
Which Charles Town jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who’s doing better than you’d think? Or heating up now? Answers within.
Mid-Atlantic tracks announce cancellations
With the remnants of Hurricane Debby bearing down on the region, several Mid-Atlantic tracks have announced cancellations and delays in scheduled cards.
Charles Town picks and analysis: August 3, 2024
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
Charles Town picks and analysis: July 27, 2024
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
Direct the Cat likely a handful in Sylvia Bishop Memorial
Direct the Cat, with six straight wins by a combined total of nearly 60 lengths, should be tough in Saturday’s Sylvia Bishop Memorial at Charles Town.
Jubawithatwist leaves no doubt in Leavitt
Jubawithatwist left no doubt in winning the Robert Leavitt Stakes by over 13 lengths and could start next in the $500,000 Robert Hilton Memorial next month.
Charles Town picks and analysis: July 20, 2024
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
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.
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.
