West Virginia
Juba’s Parade marches to My Sister Pearl win
Juba’s Parade avenged her defeat in last month’s WVBC Distaff with a win in Saturday’s My Sister Pearl Stakes at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and analysis: November 9, 2024
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Feb. 4
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Mearl Sowers, former CT race secretary, passes
Mearl Sowers, a longtime member of the Charles Town racing community including as racing secretary, has passed away, the track said.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 29 card
With severe weather predicted for the Mid-Atlantic Saturday, Charles Town Races has canceled its Saturday, Jan. 29 card and shifted it to Feb. 2.
Ultra-consistent Ronney Brown just keeps on winnin’
Two of the best horses to run for trainer Ronney Brown have Charles Town stakes named after them – but his true hallmark has been his year-in year-out consistency.
WV racing advocates seek ADW bill
The bill, supported by WV Racing United and Charles Town Races, would initiate a source market fee on ADW wagers in the Mountain State.
For jack-of-all trades Gaffney, a burgeoning career and a new reason to stay home
He’s been a groom, a jock’s agent, an on-air analyst. Now trainer Hubert Gaffney has a growing barn — and a compelling reason to come home each day.
Charles Town Classic day to feature guaranteed $100k Pick Four
The Charles Town Classic wagering menu will feature a guaranteed $100,000 Pick Four. The big day is April 22.
Charles Town Classic to be on Fox Sports 2
This year’s Charles Town Classic will be televised on Fox Sports 2 as part of NYRA’s television package.
EquiLottery bill introduced in West Virginia
Legislation that would enable EquiLottery in West Virginia was introduced today, with 10 delegates signed on.
LookBack: Breezing, betting, and big races
In our weekly LookBack, we circle back on some recent top stories to see what happened next, plus some other news and notes, and the region’s stakes winners.
Claimbox report: Horses changing hands, September 4-10
Claiming activity fell to its lowest level since The Racing Biz began tracking it, in our newest Claimbox report.
HandleTrak: Mid-Atlantic handle skids
Mid-Atlantic handle fell over the weekend, though Pennsylvania’s Day at the Races enjoyed gains, in our HandleTrak report.
LookBack: Of state-breds and foreign invaders
In our weekly LookBack, we circle back on some recent top stories to see what happened next, plus some other news and notes.
Claimbox report: Horses changing hands, August 28-September 3
Claiming activity continued apace this week in the mid-Atlantic, with all numbers essentially the same as last week’s, in our newest Claimbox report.
HandleTrak: Mid-Atlantic handle jumps over holiday weekend
Mid-Atlantic handle rose significantly over the holiday weekend, and Labor Day handle rose by nearly a third versus last year, in our HandleTrak report.
Charles Town bridge jumpers make a profit – for now – but provide opportunity for the rest of us
Bridge jumpers have hit Charles Town hard this spring and summer. But net pool pricing makes their presence more of an opportunity for other bettors than ever before.
ARCI point system aims to penalize repeat medication offenders, but not everyone is sold
If all goes according to ARCI plan, by next year mid-Atlantic states will implement a point system to punish trainers who repeatedly violate medication rules. But not everyone is applauding.
Claimbox report: Horses changing hands, August 21-27
The number of horses claimed in the mid-Atlantic region and their value both fell this past week, according to our new Claimbox report.
