West Virginia
Charles Town: 8 moments that mattered in 2024
From A to Z (well, actually more like W), eight stories that grabbed our attention during the past year at Charles Town Races.
This week’s Midlantic stakes schedule
Which stakes are taking place this week around the Mid-Atlantic? Answers within.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: June 17
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Hypothesis guts out It’s Only Money win
Five-year-old Hypothesis won his fourth consecutive race Saturday, taking the It’s Only Money Stakes for the second straight year.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 11
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town Oaks field is full – and wide open
Saturday’s G3 Charles Town Oaks has drawn 13 entrants — only 10 can start — with the most tepid of lukewarm favorites in Alter Moon, who is 7-2 on the morning line.
Favored Late Night Pow Wow cruises to Bishop win
Off at 1-5, Late Night Pow Wow delivered the goods in Saturday’s Sylvia Bishop Memorial Stakes at Charles Town, winning easily.
Charles Town: Fillies vie for top soph mantle in Bishop Memorial
Three-year-old fillies take center stage in Saturday’s Sylvia Bishop Memorial at Charles Town with the winner likely to head towards the WVBC with the division lead.
Weekend racing wrap: Dr. Feelgood, Skeptic, and more
Dr. Feelgood remained undefeated, Skeptic took the G3 Monmouth Oaks, and more.
Charles Town: William and Mary solid favorite in Leavitt
Three-time stake winner William and Mary is 9-5 on the morning line for the Leavitt Memorial Stakes Saturday — a key prep for the WV Breeders Classics in October.
Charles Town: Dr. Feelgood a killer “Panda Bear”
Around the barn they call him “Panda Bear” because of his calm demeanor and love of treats, but on the track Dr. Feelgood has been all business in winning three straight.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending July 22
Claiming activity dropped 20 percent last week, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending July 15
Claiming activity was strong, topping 75 claims in the region for the third time in four weeks, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Charles Town, Komen will “Race for the Ribbon”
For the sixth time, Charles Town Races and the Susan G. Komen Foundation will partner to “Race for the Ribbon” fighting breast cancer on Charles Town Oaks night.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending July 1
Claiming activity dropped substantially, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending June 24
Claiming activity hit a high-water mark, plus the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
RaceBrief for June 23
Stake winners and top Midlantic-breds, in our weekend RaceBrief.
On Tap: Happy returns?
This week’s On Tap features stakes around the region and other runners of interest.
Undefeated Amherst Street set to make season debut
Amherst Street, who won all five of his starts as a two year-old, will make his sophomore debut in Saturday’s Coin Collector Stakes at Charles Town.
Claimbox: Midlantic claiming leaders for week ending June 17
Claiming activity held steady, and the Midlantic Claiming 7 did the same, in our claimbox report.
