West Virginia
Charles Town picks and analysis: November 23, 2024
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
Im the Director solid fave in WV Futurity
It’s last call for state-bred 2-year-olds, and Im the Director will look to add a second stakes win to his resume.
Charles Town picks and analysis: March 26
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Bug rider Marshall Mendez making early mark at CT
Apprentice jockey Marhsall Mendez is making a mark at Charles Town Races, shooting up the standings while riding for numerous trainers- and hoping for more.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: March 25
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
William and Mary towers in split WV Futurity
William and Mary, ineligible for last month’s WVBC, looks strong as he tries to make amends in Saturday’s West Virginia Futurity at Charles Town.
“Kind of amazing”: From Charles Town to the Breeders’ Cup
More than two dozen horses that have started at Charles Town in recent years have shown up in Breeders’ Cup races, including a two-time BC champ.
Records fall in 2017 West Virginia Breeders Classics
Three horses set West Virginia Breeders Classics stakes records on Saturday, and all-sources handle also established an event record.
“Grateful” jock Hiraldo stars on WVBC night
Jockey Christian Hiraldo won three stakes on WV Breeders Classics night, including the Classic, aboard Charitable Annuity, and the Cavada with Moonlit Song.
Millionaire Lucy’s Bob Boy heads off to retirement
Milloinaire West Virginia-bred Lucy’s Bob Boy was officially retired in a pre-race ceremony tonight at Charles Town, joining longtime rival Russell Road.
Trainer Mangual “blessed to be alive” — and to win first stake
Trainer Manolo Mangual nearly died in a motorcycle accident in July. So you can understand his excitement at winning his first-ever stake tonight.
Montano, Runco top Charles Town meeting standings
Eclipse champion apprentice jock Jose Montano avoided a sophomore slump, and veteran trainer Jeff Runco had another big year to top Charles Town’s standings.
Charles Town just misses handle mark in 2013
Charles Town’s handle declined slightly in 2013 versus 2012, but the track still enjoyed its second-highest annual handle in a productive year.
HandleTrak: Average declines but total improves as all scheduled cards occur
For the first time in three weeks, all of the region’s operating tracks actually ran this weekend, in our HandleTrak report.
LookBack: Final weekend of 2013
In our weekly LookBack, we answer the questions the weekend’s racing posed.
Favorite things: Dance to Bristol
Over the next couple of weeks, The Racing Biz will celebrate the holidays by sharing a few of our favorite things: pictures, articles, and videos from 2013.
HandleTrak: Solid weekend for tracks that ran
Three tracks ran and did well had strong handle this past weekend, while Parx canceled for the eighth straight day, in our Handletrak report.
Racetrackers spread some holiday cheer
Racetrack people have a long history of taking care of their own, and the holidays are no exception.
LookBack: December 21 questions answered
In our weekly LookBack, we answer the questions the weekend’s racing posed.
On Tap: Questions for December 21
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races and other events from around the mid-Atlantic!
