West Virginia
“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.
VIDEO: Latest Charles Town highlights
In this video, the latest Charles Town Races highlights, including the final stake of the year for fillies and mares and more.
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
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s racing from Charles Town Races.
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.
Muad’dib back on track – and thinking big
Two-time WV-bred horse of the year Muad’dib snapped a brief losing streak June 16, and his connections are targeting the biggest local race.
It’s Only Money to Little Roo Roo
Tackling his elders, Little Roo Roo proved best in cruising to victory in Charles Town’s $75,000 It’s Only Money Stakes Saturday.
Charles Town cancels Thursday race card
Because of poor air quality as a result of the Canadian wildfires, Charles Town has canceled its Thursday evening race card.
Great Spirit scores in Fancy Buckles
Three-year-old Great Spirit joined big half-brother Dr. Feelgood as a stakes winner when she scored in Saturday’s Fancy Buckles Stakes at Charles Town.
Lucylou Who looks for second straight in Fancy Buckles
Last-out stakes winner Lucylou Who headlines a contentious group of WV-breds set to contest Charles Town’s Fancy Buckles Stakes Saturday.
Jockey Arnaldo Bocachica reaches 2,500 wins
Jockey Arnaldo Bocachica reached the 2,500-win plateau for his career May 20 at Charles Town, and the local leading rider shows no signs of slowing down.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 18
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Tim Grams has tough trio for Fancy Buckles
Trainer Tim Grams will send out three runners, including favored Good Karma, in Saturday’s Fancy Buckles at Charles Town..
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: June 17
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Hypothesis guts out It’s Only Money win
Five-year-old Hypothesis won his fourth consecutive race Saturday, taking the It’s Only Money Stakes for the second straight year.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 11
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Hypothesis set for season bow in It’s Only Money
Charles Town’s 2021 sprint champ, Hypothesis, will make his season bow Saturday in a tough renewal of the It’s Only Money Stakes.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 4
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: June 3
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
“Puppy dog” Bull Meechum riding 3-race win streak
His laidback demeanor may make him seem a puppy dog at the barn, but Bull Meechum is a serious customer on the racetrack.
