West Virginia
“Bittersweet moment” as Hessica hits retirement
Two-time WVBC Cavada winner Hessica couldn’t get one last win, settling for second November 9, but she’s had quite a career for owner-trainer Kristy Petty.
VIDEO: Latest Charles Town highlights
In this video, the latest Charles Town Races highlights, including the final stake of the year for fillies and mares and more.
Charles Town picks and analysis: February 19
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Feb. 18
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
For Anthony Farrior, good owners key to growing success
After a strong 2021 campaign, trainer Anthony Farrior has kicked off 2022 with a major run of Charles Town success that he attributes to his owners.
WV Racing Commission rescinds seven naproxen rulings
The West Virginia Racing Commission has rescinded seven naproxen positives incurred at Charles Town because of differing screening levels employed by different labs.
Moonlit Song triumphs in Fancy Buckles
Tim Grams trainee Moonlit Song posted a dominant win in Saturday’s Fancy Buckles Stakes, named for another Grams-trained runner.
For McGowan, long road back leads full circle
Jockey Matt McGowan’s comeback is coming along nicely — and, he says, bringing his career full circle.
Charles Town sets monthly per-race handle mark
Charles Town in April recorded the highest per-race wagering in its 84-year history.
As CT naproxen investigation grinds on, ship-in horsemen take precautions
A spate of naproxen positives involving shippers to Charles Town has regional horsemen suspecting contamination even as the Racing Commission investigates
Despite rain and cool temps, “all good” at Charles Town Classic
“Beyond thought” is how one person described the idea of a million-dollar race at Charles Town – but there it was Saturday, despite the rain and cold.
LookBack: Questions answered
In our weekly LookBack, we circle back on some recent top stories to see what happened next, plus some other news and notes.
On Tap: October 19
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races and other events from around the mid-Atlantic!
Lucy’s Bob Boy will look to defend his West Va. Breeders Classic crown
Defending champ Lucy’s Bob Boy enters Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders Classic as the horse to beat on a surface he loves.
Take part in our Maryland Million Charity “Play for Jose” Handicapping Tournament
Entries are open in our Maryland Million Charity “Play for Jose” Handicapping Tournament this Saturday to help support injured exercise rider Jose Villegas!
De Francis winner Immortal Eyes headlines Friday’s Charles Town stakes races
De Francis Dash winner Immortal Eyes — Charles Town’s 4 1/2 furlong track record holder — headlines the track’s Friday stakes races.
HandleTrak: Ouch!
Tracks closing, bad weather, and nondescript cards combined to create a HandleTrak report best summed up with one word: Ouch!
Claimbox: Midlantic Claiming 7 leaderboard remains essentially unchanged
Jamie Ness and Patricia Farro remained atop the leaderboard of the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.
Midweek Movie: Winning!
Our Midweek Movie catches the very, very happy Lynn and Lola Cash after winning last month’s Researcher… plus, bonus “poetry” from winner Charlie Sheen.
HandleTrak: Mid-Atlantic handle dips for second straight week
With national attention focused on major races elsewhere, mid-Atlantic handle dipped for the second straight week, according to our HandleTrak report.
