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Charles Town horsemen pondering uncertain future
The more fortunate trainers at Charles Town can focus on keeping their horses fit, but for those less fortunate the coronavirus emergency could be dire.

Charles Town to be shuttered “until further notice”
In the wake of a “stay-at-home” order issued by WV Gov. Jim Justice, Charles Town Races announced today it would cease live racing “until further notice.”

Wells Bayou enters NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll
Fresh off a win in the Louisiana Derby, Wells Bayou moved into the top 10 of the NTRA Top Thoroughbred Poll for 3-year-olds.

BackTracks: The Tale of Cavalcade and Isabel Dodge Sloane
Our BackTracks column focuses on Midlantic racing history. Today, NJ-bred Kentucky Derby winner and his owner, Isabel Dodge Sloane.

Runnin’toluvya returns with sharp score
Ten months removed from his last win – and five from his last start – Runnin’toluvya returned Saturday with a sharp score at Charles Town Races.

Return of Runnin’toluvya heads Charles Town card
Grade 2 Charles Town Classic champ Runnin’toluvya makes his season debut in a tough allowance that highlights a really good Charles Town card Saturday.

Bob Manfuso, Maryland racing mainstay, passes at 82
Maryland racing mainstay Bob Manfuso — owner, breeder, board member, and onetime track co-owner — passed away Thursday at age 82.

Off to the Races radio: Easter, Allen featured
Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio will feature VTA president Debbie Easter and Laurel Park-based trainer Ferris Allen.

One crazy week: The week in social media
With coronavirus, and lots more, it’s been a crazy week, in the week in social media.

Laurel Park live racing on hiatus “until further notice”
After days of uncertainty the Maryland Jockey Club said it would cease racing at Laurel Park indefinitely because of the coronavirus emergency.