West Virginia
Charles Town cancels Wednesday, Thursday cards
With bitter cold in the forecast, Charles Town has canceled its live racing cards for Wednesday, January 8 and Thursday, January 9.
Consistent Full Moon Lover outrunning expectations
Full Moon Lover didn’t show much in the mornings and was ignored in her debut but has gone on, mostly under the radar, to win 11 races.
Muad’dib, Runnin’toluvya square off at CT
Graded stakes-winning millionaire Runnin’toluvya and undefeated, 9-for-9 Muad’dib, will collide Friday night in a Charles Town allowance.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: July 15
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
For trainer Kevin Joy, 1000 wins, one complicated journey
Trainer Kevin Joy has slept in tack rooms, seen his stable dwindle to nothing, and watched as the circuit he raced on died. So 1000 wins feels pretty good.
Moonlit Song tops My Sister Pearl field
Cavada runner-up Moonlit Song will try three turns for the first time in Saturday’s My Sister Pearl at Charles Town, in which she is the 6-5 morning line choice.
Charles Town, Penn National cancel Friday cards
Charles Town and Penn National have canceled their Friday cards, marking the second straight day both have been unable to run.
Charles Town, Penn National cancel Thursday cards
With winter weather rolling through the Mid-Atlantic, Charles Town has canceled its Thursday evening card.
Afterthought Scottish Man moves to head of Casey class
Owner-trainer-breeder James Casey only dropped Scottish Man into the WV Futurity to ensure the race would go. Then the 2-year-old went and won the thing…
Runnin’toluvya secures third straight stakes win in A Huevo
Runnin’toluvya earned his third straight stakes in Saturday’s A Huevo at Charles Town, wrapping up top older male honors at the track.
Runnin’toluvya looms solid choice in A Huevo
WV Breeders Classic champ Runnin’toluvya is the odds-on choice in the $50,000 A Huevo Stakes set for Charles Town Saturday night, but he’ll have to overcome hard-hitting North Atlantic.
Md. Million, WVBC Wagering Guides available
The Racing Biz today releases its free Maryland Million and West Virginia Breeders Classics wagering guides.
Down Town Allen seeks history in WVBC
With a win in Saturday’s WV Breeders Classic Cavada, Down Town Allen would become the first state-bred distaffer to earn more than $1 million.
“In the zone” Lucy’s Bob Boy seeks WVBC redemption
A year ago, Lucy’s Bob Boy finished ninth at 3-5 in the West Virginia Breeders Classic. He’ll seek redemption Saturday and is “moving upward,” says trainer.
“Class act” Ramon Dominguez headlines WVBC Breakfast
Retired star jockey Ramon Dominguez will headline the West Virginia Breeders Classics Breakfast of Champions tomorrow morning, an event open to the public.
Donut-eating Down Town Allen heads Cavada field
Forced to scratch last year, trainer John Casey and 2012 Cavada champ Down Town Allen aim to take that race Saturday at the West Virginia Breeders Classics.
Don’t forget: Maryland Million day handicapping tournament
The next leg of our Maryland Handicapping Series will feature great racing from Maryland Million day, plus selected West Virginia Breeders Classics races!
On Tap: Trio
On tap: a trio of Parx Racing stakes, while Laurel and Charles Town prepare for their biggest state-bred days.
Claimbox: Mid-Atlantic claiming leaders for October 7
Claiming activity was again solid, plus the region’s leaders, in our Claimbox report.
Russell Road one of 3 prior winners aimed at WV Breeders Classic
Millionaire and two-time winner Russell Road will seek his third West Virginia Breeders Classic title, but he’ll face two other previous winners on October 18.
