West Virginia
Gran Andrews thriving in CT starter allowances
Six-year-old Gran Andrews has made quite a home for himself in starter allowances at Charles Town, having won 11 of them in a row.
What we’re watching this week at Charles Town
Charles Town’s racing weekend kicks off this evening, with racing set for Wednesday through Thursday. Here’s what we’re watching.
Lightnin Runner strikes in Its Binn Too Long
A “demonic speed duel” meant hell to pay for the front runners, and Lightnin Runner struck to win Saturday’s Its Binn Too Long Stakes at Charles Town.
Great Spirit seeking first stakes win in Its Binn Too Long
Great Spirit, the undefeated half-sister to crack Charles Town sprinter Dr. Feelgood, seeks her first-ever stakes win in Saturday’s Its Binn Too Long.
For Charlie McIntosh, a long journey to Charles Town
In his long career, Charles Town director of racing Charlie McIntosh has pretty much seen it all, including horses and dogs racing on the same card.
Sylvia Bishop’s way with horses
A new book explores the life and times of Charles Town-based trainer Sylvia Bishop — the first licensed Black woman trainer in the United States.
Belated Bubba Grump showing what he can do
The well-bred Bubba Grump made one start, needed surgery, and missed more than a year. Now 5, he’s finally getting his shot.
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 23
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Jan. 22
We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!
For trainer David Walters, 1,500 wins a family affair
Trainer David Walters recorded his 1,500th win January 13, a milestone in a career that’s been a family affair for four decades.
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 16
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Casey family affair looks set to thrive for years to come
The Casey family started racing at Charles Town over 50 years ago. With two sons in the game and good runners in the barn, their run looks set to continue for years to come.
Arnaldo Bocachica looking to overcome loss, build on past
Jockey Arnaldo Bocachica enjoyed the best year of his career in 2016 – but lost his agent and father-in-law in December. Now, with a new agent, he’s ready to get back to work.
West Virginia-breds hit the ground running in ’17
A trio of West Virginia-breds took their show on the road in the last week, winning at major tracks across the country.
Charles Town sets 166-day schedule for 2017
Charles Town Races will play host to 166 days of live racing in 2017
Jockey Whitacre looking at long road back after spill
Jockey Brandon Whitacre is looking at three months on the sidelines after a bad spill that knocked him unconscious for 10 minutes and left him with several other injuries.
1,000th win for Jose Montano
Jockey Jose Montano earned the 1,000th win of his short career last night at Charles Town.
Hear the Chatter cruises in CT allowance
Hear the Chatter, the longest shot in a six-horse field, posted a dominant win in Charles Town’s featured allowance contest last night.
Honeymoon Cruise rallies to Casey Memorial victory
Honeymoon Cruise, seemingly done after a half-mile, rallied under a hustling Arnaldo Bocachica ride to win Saturday’s Eleanor Casey Memorial Stakes at Charles Town.
Unaquoi, Scottish Denis meet again in Casey Memorial
Unaquoi and Scottish Denis — winners of Charles Town’s two juvenile filly stakes to date — renew acquaintances in tonight’s Eleanor Casey Memorial Stakes.
