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Charles Town picks and analysis: March 8, 2025
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats
Which Charles Town jockeys and trainers are having a good meet? Who’s doing better than you’d think? Or heating up now? Answers within.
Injured rider Andre Ramgeet speaking his truth
Jockey Andre Ramgeet, injured in a nasty spill at Charles Town July 15, is speaking his truth, and his family could use your help.
Great Spirit stretches out to win Bishop Memorial
In her first try around two turns, Great Spirit passed the test with flying colors to win the Sylvia Bishop Memorial Stakes at Charles Town.
Great Spirit looks to stretch out in Bishop
Stakes winner Great Spirit is favored as she attempts to carry her speed two turns for the first time in Charles Town’s Sylvia Bishop Memorial tonight.
Women in Racing Panel set for Thursday
West Virginia’s Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs will hold a virtual Women in Racing panel Thursday, March 25.
River Crosroad RVF seeking straight and narrow
River Crosroad RVF has a little bit of talent — and an unfortunate habit of bolting off the racetrack and towards home.
Charles Town picks and analysis: March 20
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Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Mar. 19
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Charles Town: Hot jocks and trainers
Which jockeys and trainers at Charles Town Races have been hot during the last several weeks? The answers are within…
Charles Town picks and analysis: March 13
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town to host ninth Race for the Ribbon
The annual Race for the Ribbon, held in conjunction with the Grade 3 Charles Town Oaks, raises money for the fight against breast cancer
For Walters, ‘Turtle’ striking fear in rivals’ hearts — sometimes
David Walters trainee Fear the Turtle is very good — sometimes. He’s won three times in blowout fashion — and missed the top three altogether in his other three starts.
WV Breeders Classics races unveiled
This year’s 31st West Virginia Breeders Classics will feature nine races with a combined purse of $1 million, including the $350,00 Classic.
Charles Town to offer low-takeout jackpot Pick 6
The new jackpot wager Charles Town will offer starting August 17 will carry a takeout of twelve percent.
Collins cashing in with Primary Account after break
Veteran Primary Account, now eight, has found the fountain of youth since trainer Tim Collins gave him a year-long vacation.
Veteran racetracker Lewis hoping True Heir points way to success
William R. Lewis, Jr. won over 2,600 races as a jockey — but just 7 so far as a trainer. He’s hoping promising 2-year-old True Heir can get his second career rolling.
Weather event damages Charles Town barns
A weather event damaged three barns at Charles Town Races last night, but no equine or human injuries were reported.
A maiden no more, Lion of Mine gets his retirement
It took Lion of Mine 47 tries to break his maiden, which he did Thursday at Charles Town. Next up: a retirement to the farm.
Stehr clan teaming up at Charles Town
For decades the Stehr family has been a fixture at Charles Town and, says trainer Joe Stehr, gets along — “most of the time.”
















