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 19, 2024
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Big WVBC gets Arnaldo Bocachica jockey of the week
With five stakes wins Saturday on WVBC night at Charles Town, jockey Arnaldo Bocachica earned Jockeys’ Guild jockey of the week honors.
WVBC: “Future of WV-bred racing” on display
A pair of juvenile races on WVBC night put the “future of West Virginia-bred racing in the spotlight as Annapolis Road and Diakonissa won.
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: September 14, 2024
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Skippylongstocking doubles up in Charles Town Classic
Skippylongstocking showed ’em his heels Friday night to become the third runner to win the Grade 2, $1 million Charles Town Classic in consecutive years.
“Money” Mike Smith’s adventurous visit to Charles Town
Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith had quite a visit to Charles Town that included a gate scratch, a last-place finish, and a win in the G2 Charles Town Oaks.
Free Like a Girl, Valentine Candy score in CT stakes
Free Like a Girl and Valentine Candy contributed upset wins in Charles Town’s Pink Ribbon and Hilton Memorial Stakes Friday night.
Charles Town picks and analysis: August 23, 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.
Charles Town announces racing office promotions
Charles Town Races announced several promotions, including that of new racing secretary Anna Hibbard.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 22, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: June 21, 2024
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Duncan Idaho holds on in It’s Only Money
Duncan Idaho grabbed command in the stretch and had just enough to hold off his rivals to get his first stakes win in Saturday’s It’s Only Money.
Penguin Power hunts 20th win in It’s Only Money
Penguin Power will seek the 20th victory of his stellar career in Saturday’s $75,000 It’s Only Money Stakes at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 15, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: June 14, 2024
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Charles Town: Younger sibs trying to fill big shoes
Furreal and What’shername, both half-siblings to WV-bred millionaires, won impressively on consecutive nights, and both are their dam’s last foals.
