West Virginia
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.
Charles Town picks and analysis: February 8, 2025
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
VIDEO: Previewing the WV Breeders’ Classics Cavada
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.
Charles Town picks and analysis: October 8
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
WVBC: Seeking clarity in 2yo stakes
Saturday’s juvenile West Virginia Breeders’ Classics (WVBC) 2yo stakes could bring some clarity to a division in which upsets have been the norm.
Charles Town announces early 2020 calendar
Charles Town Races has received the go-ahead to host 60 days of live racing through April 2020, with the Charles Town Classic tentatively set for April 18.
B’s Wild Cork bobs to top in My Sister Pearl Stakes
B’s Wild Cork won her second straight stake Saturday at Charles Town, rallying from the rear to take the My Sister Pearl Stakes.
B’s Wild Cork looks to double up in My Sister Pearl
B’s Wild Cork upset the WVBC Roger Ramey Distaff last month – at odds of 8-1 – and is favored to back that up in Saturday’s My Sister Pearl Stakes.
West Virginia commission to take steps on equine safety
The West Virginia Racing Commission announced it willhire an equine medical director, establish a medical review board, and take other equine-safety steps.
Penguin Power all he’s quacked up to be in A Huevo
The first time around three turns was no problem for Penguin Power, who led throughout to win the 9-furlong A Huevo Stakes at Charles Town Races.
Penguin Power installed as solid A Huevo favorite
The top five from the West Virginia Breeders’ Classic all return — but Onion Juice winner Penguin Power is favored in the A Huevo Stakes Saturday.
Trainer Jeff Runco hits WVBC grand slam
Trainer Jeff Runco hit a rare grand slam Saturday night, taking four stakes on West Virginia Breeders Classics night, including the first three races.
West Virginia Breeders Classics dashboard
It’s West Virginia Breeders Classics night. Here’s our coverage, in one handy place.
On tap: Weekend stakes
What’s on tap: the West Virginia Breeders Classics, a PA-bred stake, and a Virginia-bred in graded company.
Wagering guide to WV Breeders Classics released
The Racing Biz today released its latest In Focus wagering guide, to Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders Classics at Charles Town.
Cavada contenders look to rule distaff division
In Saturday’s $150,000 WVBC Cavada, a bevy of contenders look to take charge of Charles Town’s distaff division.
Rivals set to clash again in WV Breeders Classic
Saturday’s $500,000 WV Breeders Classic will feature yet another clash between Lucy’s Bob Boy and Russell Road — spiced up by a talented supporting cast.
Claimbox: September Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
Claiming activity jumped in September, with the lion’s share at Parx Racing, in our Claimbox report.
John McKee has plenty of reasons for hope in WVBC
Owner/breeder/trainer John McKee has plenty of reasons to be optimistic in the upcoming West Virginia Breeders Classic.
September’s Top Midlantic-bred Poll
Grade 1 winners Stellar Wind and Dame Dorothy and Stellar Wind are at the head of the Top Midlantic-bred Poll class for September.
