West Virginia
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 25, 2025
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card
Predicted frigid temperatures have prompted Charles Town Races to cancel its live racing card for Jan. 22.
Muad’dib swinging for the fences in CT Classic
Undefeated Charles Town star Muad’dib will put his 10-race win streak on the line in Friday’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic.
Hall of Fame trainer trio adds Charles Town Classic intrigue
Friday’s Charles Town Classic includes horses trained by Hall of Famers Todd Pletcher, D. Wayne Lukas, and Bill Mott, who sends out the defending champ.
Midnight Stroll looking for more in G3 CT Oaks
Grade 3 Delaware Oaks winner Midnight Stroll will hunt a second consecutive graded stakes win in Friday’s G3 Charles Town Oaks.
Record Charles Town Classic handle propels track’s best month
Handle on the Charles Town Classic card topped $5.7 million, far surpassing the previous high and propelling a record month for the track.
“I hope this day is not a dream”: Runnin’toluvya scores in CT Classic
For the first time, a West Virginia-bred won the G2 Charles Town Classic as Runnin’toluvya scored the upset Saturday at Charles Town.
Homecomings the order of the day in CT Classic undercard
In three open stakes on the Charles Town Classic undercard, homecomings were the recurring theme.
Favorites dominate WV-bred races on CT Classic undercard
West Virginia-bred runners delivered the goods on Charles Town Classic day, as favorites ruled the day.
$180k carryover with mandatory payout in CT Pick 6
The Charles Town Jackpot Pick 6 has a mandatory payout Saturday, Charles Town Classic day, with a $180,000 carryover.
Corrales returns to CT Classic with pair, including defending champ
Trainer Jose Corrales brings defending champion Something Awesome and the hard-hitting Unbridled Juan to Saturday’s G2 Charles Town Classic.
On tap: Weekenders to watch
What’s on tap: Triple Crown-nominated Midlantic-breds and more…
Claimbox: February Mid-Atlantic claiming stats
The claiming statistics and leaders for February 2015, in our Claimbox report.
West Virginia racing ducks decoupling bill
A pair of bills that would have had major impacts on West Virginia’s Thoroughbred industry — one “decoupling” racing and casinos — appear dead, advocates said.
On tap: Weekenders to watch
What’s on tap: maidens and more…
Winter weather tests those who put the show on
Winter racing has its advantages. But it sure is tough on the jocks, outriders, trainers, and gate crew.
On tap: Weekenders to watch
What’s on tap: maidens and more…
Near-tragedy at Charles Town yields “good start” for safety
A wrong-way horse disaster at Charles Town in December has led to a series of safety reforms the Jockeys’ Guild calls a good start.
Charles Town cancels two cards in face of winter weather
Two more Charles Town Races cards have fallen victim to difficult winter weather, with the track canceling both Wednesday’s and Thursday’s races.
On tap: Weekenders to watch
What’s on tap: stakes, and more…
