West Virginia
Charles Town jockeys and trainers to watch: Feb. 11
Who are the jockeys and trainers leading the standings at Charles Town Races? And who’s flying under the radar you may want to notice?
VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights
In today’s video, highlights from the weekend’s racing at Charles Town, including an eventful allowance, a sharp win, and two new graduates.
WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class
The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.
Penguin Power earns fourth WVBC victory
Penguin Power scored in the WVBC Dash for Cash to become just the second horse to win four WVBC events.
VIDEO: Previewing the Sam Huff WV Breeders’ Classic
The seemingly ageless Cordmaker earned the first graded stake win of his career when he surged to victory in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel park.
Mean Bean springs Mint Mission stunner
With a perfect setup and a game effort, Mean Bean blew up the toteboard in winning Saturday’s Mint Mission Overnight Stakes at Charles Town Races.
Clubman tabbed as favored in Mint Mission Overnight Stk.
Clubman, owner of two stakes wins at bullring tracks, is the tepid morning line favorite in Saturday’s $35,000 Mint Mission at Charles Town Races.
Multiple graded winner Late Night Pow Wow retired
Late Night Pow Wow, the WV-bred who won the Charles Town Oaks and Barbara Fritchie, has been retired, her trainer said Wednesday.
Rogers getting good reviews as CT race secretary
With six months in the job, Charles Town Racing Secretary Elizabeth Rogers is earning plaudits from coworkers and trainers alike.
Weekend: Angle of Attack slashes to Casey upset
The improving Angle of Attack upset heavy favorite Boundtobebad to win the $50,000 Eleanor Casey Memorial Stakes Saturday at Charles Town.
Boundtobebad looks for 4-bagger in Casey Memorial
Undefeated Boundtobebad puts her spotless ledger on the line in Saturday’s Eleanor Casey Memorial Stakes, named for her trainer’s late wife.
Jeff Cernik out at Charles Town, to be replaced by… whom?
Longtime Charles Town track announcer Jeff Cernik is no longer filling that role, and the track is using a rotation until a permanent replacement is found.
Weekend’s Midlantic stakes winners
The weekend’s MIdlantic stakes winners, summed up.
On tap: Weekend stakes
What’s on tap: stakes action at Charles Town and Parx, a big day at Laurel, and a top Midlantic-bred in action.
Claimbox: October Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity dropped in October, with Parx seeing the biggest declines, in our Claimbox report.
Bullets Fever edges to Tri-State victory
Bullets Fever edged clear of Aye a Song to take Saturday’s $50,000 Tri-State Futurity by a neck.
WVBC winners clash in Tri-State Futurity
WVBC 2-year-old winners Bullets Fever — full brother to star Hidden Canyon — and Aye a Song will tangle in the $50,000 Tri-State Futurity Saturday night.
October’s Top Midlantic-bred Poll
Four members of October’s Top Midlantic-bred Poll are in action this Breeders’ Cup weekend.
Charles Town HBPA election comes at key time
The ongoing Charles Town HBPA election comes at a key moment for the state racing industry — and reveals stark differences among some horsemen.
WVBC celebrates “local horses and local talent”
Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders Classics (WVBC) is the state’s “Super Bowl Saturday” of racing, said one participant, and it’s about helping others.
