Plenty of racing action took place throughout the Mid-Atlantic this past week.

Here’s a look at the “three stars” of each track:

REGION’S BEST

FIRST STAR: JACK CARSON. A short but stout field of West Virginia-bred 2-year-old males met at Charles Town on Saturday for the West Virginia Juvenile Stakes. Jack Carson, second to Call Me Micky J. in the Vincent Moscarelli Breeders’ Classic last out, turned the tables on that rival and won by 9 1/2 lengths. Sent off as the 3-5 favorite in the three-horse field, he pressed Call Me Micky J. in the two-path. That pair opened up several lengths on the other horse in the field, Dry Martini Again, leaving this as a virtual match race. On the final turn, Jack Carson poked a head in front and only grew the margin from there, with Call Me Micky J. offering no resistance. Jack Carson hit the wire in 1:26.98 for seven furlongs, for breeder, owner, and trainer Jeff Runco. Arnaldo Bocachica had the winning mount.

SECOND STAR: PREACHA MEYERS. The Tuesday feature at Parx was a second-level allowance route at a mile and 70 yards. Preacha Meyers earned his third win in a row, and seventh victory of the season, in this spot, prevailing by three-quarters of a length. He rated off the pace in fourth on the rail, while Red Zone Runner set uncontested early fractions. On the final turn, Martin Chuan attempted to move his mount through a narrow opening on the rail, but lacked room and was forced to angle his mount into the two-path. Once he had clear sailing, Preacha Meyers worked his way past Red Zone Runner and took command for good in the final eighth. He ran the distance in 1:41.35 on a fast track for owner DEA Thoroughbred Racing LLC and trainer Jamie Ness.

THIRD STAR: MISS MENETES. On Wednesday, the featured event at Charles Town was a second-level allowance dash for fillies and mares at 4 1/2 furlongs. Miss Menetes broke on top and led all the way for her second consecutive victory. She was hustled for speed from post position five under Jeiron Barbosa, established a one-length lead by the time they hit the far turn, and never looked back, as she won by 1 1/4 lengths as the 6-5 favorite. She’s now 4-for-9 on the year and 6-for-16 lifetime with career earnings of $135,636. She’s owned by Nick Zavolas and trained by David Rose.

LAUREL PARK

FIRST STAR: DOUBLE AIRO. Led for every step in a competitive ratings optional claiming dirt sprint on Saturday.

SECOND STAR: BAFFLE. Made a strong, wide move on the turn and drew away to win a washed-off first-level allowance sprint on Friday.

THIRD STAR: TACIT VALUE. Pressed the pace and drew away to win a washed-off first-level contest of her own on the Sunday program.

CHARLES TOWN

FIRST STAR: JACK CARSON. Earned his first stakes win in dominant style on Saturday.

SECOND STAR: MISS MENETES. Showcased her speed and added to her 2026 resume to begin the racing week.

THIRD STAR: JUBA’S HAT TRICK. Second in the Onion Juice Breeders’ Classic in his previous start, he captured a second-le