
West Virginia

CT: It’s all about the finish for Xcellent Start
Claimed earlier this year, the inaptly named, late-running Xcellent Start may be nearing a return to stakes company for trainer Wade Sanderson.

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 7, 2025
Your five-minute read to catch up on racing highlights from around the Mid-Atlantic this past week!
Charles Town picks and analysis: April 26, 2025
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CT: Diakonissa headlines Its Binn Too Long
A two-time stakes winner at two, Diakonissa headlines Saturday’s Original Gold Stakes at Charles Town Races as she makes her three-year-old bow.
What to watch at Charles Town this week
Charles Town hosts a four-day racing week this week, kicking off Wednesday. Here’s what we’ll be watching.
Charles Town: 8 moments that mattered in 2024
From A to Z (well, actually more like W), eight stories that grabbed our attention during the past year at Charles Town Races.
This week’s Midlantic stakes schedule
Which stakes are taking place this week around the Mid-Atlantic? Answers within.
“Miracle” horse All Caps wins first in two years
All Caps nearly died from an infection two years ago. So how did she get to the winner’s circle at Charles Town Saturday? “A miracle,” says her owner.
Charles Town to race 160 days in 2025
Charles Town Races will host 160 days of live racing in 2025, highlighted by the Aug. 22 Charles Town Classic and Oct. 11 WV Breeders Classics.
Muad’dib celebrates million-dollar mark with win
Muad’dib, who inched past the million-dollar mark last month, put the exclamation mark on the achievement with a season-closing win Friday at Charles Town.
Charles Town picks and analysis: December 14, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: June 15, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: June 14, 2024
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Charles Town: Younger sibs trying to fill big shoes
Furreal and What’shername, both half-siblings to WV-bred millionaires, won impressively on consecutive nights, and both are their dam’s last foals.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 8, 2024
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Great Spirit scores in Fancy Buckles
Great Spirit found her best stride late to win her first start of the season in Saturday’s Fancy Buckles at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and analysis: June 1, 2024
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Tough field to meet in Fancy Buckles
Saturday’s Fancy Buckles Stakes at Charles Town features stakes winners Stryda, Overnight Pow Wow, and Great Spirit along with the tough Maggie’s Girl.
Charles Town picks and analysis: May 31, 2024
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Charles Town picks and analysis: May 25, 2024
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