Our cameras were at Charles Town Classic day on Saturday, April 23, to see the big race and its supporting events. Here’s what we saw:
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The silks of WVBC Classic winner Charitable Annuity’s owner, Mark Russell, stand guard. Photo by The Racing Biz.
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Candy Man’s Girl held off the troubled Red Hot Diva in the 2016 Original Gold Stakes. Photo by The Racing Biz.
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Stanford leads the field the first time by the stands, with Page McKenney in hot pursuit. Photo by The Racing Biz.