Author: Ted Black

After dazzling debut, Hoffa’s Union sells high

Posted by Ted Black | Mar 7, 2019 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing, Top Stories, Triple Crown Trail |

Dazzling first-out winner Hoffa’s Union will make his next start for new connections, original trainer Gary Capuano said Wednesday.

Hero’s Man looks to build on super debut

Posted by Ted Black | Mar 5, 2019 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Hero’s Man dazzled in his debut at Charles Town and may be poised to be the latest stellar runner from owner-trainer-breeder James W. Casey’s operation.

Barbara Jo Rubin, modest pioneer, feted at Charles Town

Posted by Ted Black | Feb 22, 2019 | Breaking, Features, West Virginia, WV Business |

Fifty years later, Barbara Jo Rubin – “First girl jockey ever to win a race in the US,” according to the offical win photo – returned to Charles Town Friday to be honored for her historic win.