West Virginia
Equibase remote charting initiative to start at Charles Town
Equibase is looking to centralize much of its chart calling and creation in Kentucky, and Charles Town will be the first track with no on-site chart caller.
CT: Septarian off to speedy start
Two-year-old Septarian has hit the ground running, winning first out at Charles Town and then doubling up with a win at Laurel for Javier Contreras.
On busy night, Jeff Runco hoping for Classic luck
Trainer Jeff Runco has horses in six stakes Friday night at Charles Town, including Muad’dib, bidding for an upset in the Grade 2 Charles Town Classic.
Super Accelerate looks to rev up big effort in Hilton Memorial
It took Super Accelerate six tries to break his maiden, but the Maryland-bred will enter Friday’s Hilton Memorial at Charles Town on a 3-race heater.
Hoosier Philly tabbed as Charles Town Oaks favorite
A full field will face morning line favorite Hoosier Philly in Friday’s renewal of the G3 Charles Town Oaks, the nation’s richest sprint for 3yo fillies.
WV Breeders’ Classics: Five story lines
With the West Virginia Breeders’ Classics coming up Saturday, October 9, here are five story lines we’ll be following on the big night.
WVBC: Allen seeks “a little luck” for Awsome Faith
Awsome Faith hasn’t won since his 37-1 shocker in last year’s WV Breeders’ Classic. Owner-trainer Scotty Allen hopes that changes this Saturday.
Charles Town picks and analysis: October 2
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: October 1
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Charles Town picks and analysis: September 25
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Owner David Raim hoping for big WVBC
With a stable that includes undefeated Muad’dib, promising juvenile Run to Daylight, and others, owner David Raim is hoping for a big WVBC night.
Mean Bean delivers for postman-trainer Harrison
Charles Town stalwart Mean Bean is the top runner for trainer Glenn Harrison, who is a mailman by day.
Runnin’toluvya pointed to G3 Iselin
G2 Charles Town Classic winner Runnin’toluvya will hunt his second graded stakes victory in Saturday’s G3 Iselin at Monmouth Park.
Little but strong Parisian Diva makes her statement
Parisian Diva nearly pulled off an 11-1 upset in the Alma North on Sunday, opening up plenty of options for trainer Stacey Viands.
Charles Town adds four days to racing calendar
Charles Town will add four racing days later in the year to make up for days previously lost to weather, the track announced.
G2 winner Runnin’toluvya back in action Thursday
Charles Town Classic winner drops back in to face state-breds Thursday night at Charles Town Races.
Aaron’s Tap grabs It’s Only Money
Aaron’s Tap cruised to a popular score in the $50,000 It’s Only Money Stakes Saturday at Charles Town.
Changing of guard for Grams as Runnin’toluvya takes over for Moonlit Song
Moonlit Song retired, earlier this year, as the richest horse Tim Grams ever trained – but was immediately surpassed by Runnin’toluvya.
Record Charles Town Classic handle propels track’s best month
Handle on the Charles Town Classic card topped $5.7 million, far surpassing the previous high and propelling a record month for the track.
“I hope this day is not a dream”: Runnin’toluvya scores in CT Classic
For the first time, a West Virginia-bred won the G2 Charles Town Classic as Runnin’toluvya scored the upset Saturday at Charles Town.
