West Virginia
Charles Town picks and analysis: February 15, 2025
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
El Pacho “a fighter” for Ruben Reyes
Five-year-old El Pacho gives breeder-owner-trainer Ruben Reyes a “fighter” to lead his small barn as he strikes out on his own.
Charles Town picks and analysis: October 22
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: October 21
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: October 14
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
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.”
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.
Charles Town to resume racing, postpone CT Classic
After two dark days, Charles Town Races will resume live racing Friday, March 20. The track also announced it will postpone the CT Classic to an as-yet undetermined date.
Charles Town cancels March 19 card
For the second straight day, the coronavirus has prompted Charles Town to cancel its racing while it seeks permission to run going forward.
West Virginia horse interests rally against decoupling bill
West Virginia horsemen and breeders went to the state capital yesterday to oppose a “decoupling” bill they say would devastate the industry.
Claimbox: Latest Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity fell 25 percent in January ’16 versus 2015, a victim of many fewer days run in the region, plus trainer stats, in our Claimbox report.
Charles Town cancels Saturday card
In the face of biting cold, Charles Town has canceled its Saturday evening card.
Charles Town postpones weekend cards
Charles Town Races will run its Friday and Saturday cards Tuesday and Wednesday, February 2 and 3, respectively, to allow more training time.
West Virginia breeders “bombarded on all sides”
Our state-by-state review of breeding programs continues with West Virginia, whose industry faces casino competition and uncertain state support.
Charles Town cancels Thursday card
With snowfall of up to 40 inches in West Virginia’s eastern panhandle, Charles Town has decided to cancel its Thursday card.
Trackside radio program ends 28-year run
Trackside, the radio program featuring Sam Huff and Carol Holden, ended its 28-year run December 26, thus breaking Huff’s radio mantra: No dead air.
Hole forces Charles Town to cancel Thursday racing
Charles Town will cancel its Thursday evening program because of a hole on the outside rail of the track caused by a drainage leak.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming activity drops in ’15
In our year-end Claimbox report: Midlantic claiming activity off 12 percent, plus who’s claiming, which horses change hands most, and more.
