West Virginia
WVBC winner Runaldo headlines Funkhouser Memorial
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
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.
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 31, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: May 25, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: May 24, 2024
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Great Spirit stretches out to win Bishop Memorial
In her first try around two turns, Great Spirit passed the test with flying colors to win the Sylvia Bishop Memorial Stakes at Charles Town.
Great Spirit looks to stretch out in Bishop
Stakes winner Great Spirit is favored as she attempts to carry her speed two turns for the first time in Charles Town’s Sylvia Bishop Memorial tonight.
Maggie’s Girl conjures up memories for Grams
The speedy Maggie’s Girl has won her first two starts and, for trainer Tim Grams, conjured up memories of a couple of earlier distaff stars.
Mid-Atlantic racing today
What’s going on around the Mid-Atlantic? Here’s a social wall from some of the accounts that follow racing around the region.
Jubawithatwist comes out running
Jubawithatwist became Charles Town’s first two-year-old winner of the year on a June 30 card that featured first-out winners in starring roles.
Charles Town cancels Thursday card
Unhealthy air quality in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle has forced Charles Town Races to cancel its scheduled June 29 card.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: July 15
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For trainer Kevin Joy, 1000 wins, one complicated journey
Trainer Kevin Joy has slept in tack rooms, seen his stable dwindle to nothing, and watched as the circuit he raced on died. So 1000 wins feels pretty good.
Charles Town picks and analysis: July 9
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Charles Town picks and horses to watch: July 8
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Charles Town picks and analysis: July 2
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Charles Town picks and analysis: June 25
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Charles Town picks and horses to watch: June 24
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McKees hesitantly make right call with Silky Serena
John and Cyndy McKee were hesitant about entering 3-year-old filly Silky Serena against older in the Fancy Buckles. But they took the shot: good call.
Silky Serena bests elders in Fancy Buckles
Three-year-old Silky Serena won her second consecutive stake, taking down her elders in the Fancy Buckles Saturday at Charles Town Races.
