West Virginia
CT: Septarian off to speedy start
Two-year-old Septarian has hit the ground running, winning first out at Charles Town and then doubling up with a win at Laurel for Javier Contreras.
Im the Director prevails in WV Futurity
The third meeting between Im the Director and Bail Is Denied saw the rivals fight to the wire in the West Virginia Futurity.
Charles Town picks and analysis: April 9
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: April 8
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
After 16 months, Runnin’toluvya nears return
Away 16 months, 8-year-old millionaire Runnin’toluvya is nearing a return to action April 23, and owner-breeder-trainer Tim Grams says he’s as good as ever.
Jeff Runco: 4000 wins because of “good horses, good clients, good help”
Trainer Jeff Runco won his 4000th race yesterday, it coming at Laurel Park, a remarkable milestone he credited to his horses, owners, and help.
Stakes recaps: A Casey clean sweep
Father James and son John Casey swept the first three spots in Saturday’s Eleanor Casey Memorial Stakes, named for their wife and mother. Plus, PA Nursery resutls.
Trainer Casey seeking win in wife’s namesake race
Trainer James Casey and his son John both will saddle horses entered in the Eleanor Casey Memorial — named for James’s wife — at Charles Town Saturday.
Charles Town sets 2018 sked for first quarter
Charles Town Races will race on a four-day-per-week schedule in 2018 through April 21; the remainder of the racing calendar will be set later.
Charles Town hopes to “grab 100 percent” of Thanksgiving night betting
Charles Town for the first time is racing Thanksgiving night — the only North American Thoroughbred track to do so — and hopes for a big wagering night.
For Jeff Runco, thoughts of his sons never far away
Trainer Jeff Runco doesn’t have to look far to be reminded of his sons. Many of his best horses were named in their honor.
Claimbox: Busier week leads to significant changes in top 7
As claiming activity ticked upwards last week, there was significant movement in the top 7 trainers, in our Claimbox report.
LookBack: Questions answered
In our weekly LookBack, we review the weekend’s mid-Atlantic racing.
On Tap: Questions for January 18
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races and other events from around the mid-Atlantic!
RaceBrief: Mid-Atlantic racing news and notes for January 17
Our RaceBrief offers news and notes from mid-Atlantic racing.
Claimbox: Sluggish week of claiming sees modest change in top 7
The most sluggish Claimbox report of claiming activity in six months in the mid-Atlantic led to modest changes in the Midlantic Claiming 7.
RaceBrief: Mid-Atlantic racing news and notes
Our RaceBrief offers news and notes from mid-Atlantic racing.
Midweek Movie: On the backside with Carlyne Tapscott
The return of our Midweek Movie features a a visit to the backside and a trainer you probably don’t know.
RaceBrief: Debuts and returns
Our RaceBrief offers news and notes from mid-Atlantic racing.
RaceBrief: Handle and other matters
Our RaceBrief offers news and notes from mid-Atlantic racing.
