West Virginia
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!
Change the World, Hessica square off in My Sister Pearl
WVBC Cavada runner-up Hessica will join Distaff winner Change the World and four others from that race in Saturday’s My Sister Pearl at Charles Town.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Jan. 28
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Charles Town cancels Jan. 22 card
Charles Town has canceled its live racing card for Saturday, January 22, marking the third straight canceled day of racing at the track.
Charles Town cancels Jan. 21 card
Charles Town Races has canceled its January 21 race card because of frigid temperatures and the lingering effects of winter weather.
Charles Town jockeys: Alternate stats
Which Charles Town jocks and trainers are having big years? Our new metric points to some you’d expect – and others flying under the radar.
Grams’s outfit looks to outrun modest size
Trainer Tim Grams and his wife Judy have a modest breeding operation which has thrown plenty of useful runners, the latest of which, Moonlit Song, is a stakes hopeful.
Turnbull, Roll leading from behind — the camera
At many tracks young women are prominent in front of the camera as racing analysts; at Charles Town Katherine Turnbull and Bethanny Roll are thriving behind it.
WV interests to seek EquiLottery legislation
Racing interests in West Virginia, through WV Racing United, will seek legislation to allow EquiLottery games as part of the state lottery.
Late-arriving Follow the Notion making a belated mark
Follow the Notion didn’t race till age three and didn’t find his stride until five. Now six, the late-arriving runner is one of the best at Charles Town.
“No risk” agreement links EquiLottery, Charles Town
Charles Town Races and EquiLottery announced an agreement that can’t hurt — and could help — spread the word about racing in the Mountain State.
HandleTrak: Mid-Atlantic handle skids
Mid-Atlantic handle dipped sharply this weekend, according to our HandleTrak report, though bridge jumpers once again visited Charles Town.
LookBack: McManigell and More
In our weekly LookBack, we circle back on some recent top stories to see what happened next, plus some other news and notes.
Four on the Floor: August 24-25
Will Last Gunfigher hit the mark? Will the Glow be Warm enough? Can Chamois wipe away recent defeats? And more, in our Four on the Floor feature.
On Tap: Region’s best racing, August 24-25
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races from around the mid-Atlantic.
Claimbox report: Horses changing hands, August 14-20
The number of horses claimed in the mid-Atlantic region rose, while the gross and average values fell, according to our new Claimbox report.
HandleTrak: Mid-Atlantic handle inches up
Mid-Atlantic handle rose slightly this past weekend, according to our HandleTrak report, though bridgejumpers accounted for part of the increase.
LookBack: Nellie redux
In our weekly LookBack, we circle back on some recent top stories to see what happened next, plus some other news and notes.
Four on the Floor: August 17-18
Will Last Gunfigher hit the mark? Will the Glow be Warm enough? Can Chamois wipe away recent defeats? And more, in our Four on the Floor feature.
On Tap: Region’s best racing, August 17-18
Our weekly On Tap feature highlights the weekend’s best races from around the mid-Atlantic.
