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: October 26, 2024
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Anthony Farrior, reflecting on 1000 wins
Trainer Anthony Farrior kicked off his month by getting his 1,000th win, an accomplishment he reflected on later.
Charles Town picks and analysis: October 19, 2024
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Midlantic mares bred declines amid continuing national fall
The latest report of mares bred shows continuing declines in the region and nationally as the foal crop continues to drop.
Charles Town picks and analysis: September 28, 2024
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Diakonissa, Im the Director score in Charles Town stakes
In the first Charles Town stakes for two-year-olds – and a preview of next month’s WV Breeders Classics – Im the Director and Diakonissa scored.
Charles Town picks and analysis: September 21, 2024
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Two-year-olds take stage in Charles Town stakes
A pair of Charles Town stakes – one on Friday and one on Saturday – put 2-year-olds in the spotlight for the first time this year.
WVBC: McKee hopes pair of runners will repeat
Owner-breeder-trainer Cynthia McKee is hoping to send out two WVBC runners who won races on that card last year and a third who’s the most formful of all.
Charles Town picks and analysis: July 27, 2024
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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
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Charles Town picks and analysis: July 13, 2024
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This Juice B Loose shows “a lot of class”
In a baby race that featured the siblings to several prominent Charles Town runners, This Juice B Loose fended off all challengers to win.
CT: Audible the Play takes first 2yo race of the season
Audible the Play drubbed nine other fillies in the first two-year-old race of 2024 at Charles Town Races Friday.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 29, 2024
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Direct the Cat returns with flair
Direct the Cat, last year’s champion 2yo WV-bred filly, returned to action June 20 with a sharp score, and owner-trainer Cyndy McKee is thinking big.
