Historic cold blast has horsemen hoping for the best
A blast of cold that canceled Charles Town’s entire week of racing — and could go on longer — has horsemen making the best of things.
A blast of cold that canceled Charles Town’s entire week of racing — and could go on longer — has horsemen making the best of things.
Knocked out for months by digestive problems, Moonlit Notion found the winner’s circle earlier this month for the first time since May.
Cynthia McKee had to fight to keep her emotions in check after her My Girl Bridgit dominated her career debut, calling up bad and good memories.
Pleasenthanku, a homebred for trainer Javier Contreras, has become a barn favorite for his personality — and his talent.
Charles Town correspondent Ted Black revisits 10 stories that mattered at the West Virginia oval in 2025.
Charles Town concluded its season with honors for leading rider Arnaldo Bocachica, trainer Anthony Farrior, and owners Ronney and Nicole Brown.
Maskedandmummed swept two November stakes at Charles Town, and a pair of other juveniles impressed in graduating in the muddled 2yo scene there.
Teachintherelease dominated Saturday’s Randy Funkhouser Memorial to complete a sweep of Charles Town’s three big stakes for older runners.
Owner-trainer Tim Grams first thought Maggie’s Girl would thrive in 7-furlong Charles Town Stakes. Now it looks like one turn is the answer.
Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders’ Classics juvenile and sophomore races may have provided a helpful glimpse into the future for Charles Town racing.