Author: Ted Black

Less Charles Town Classic bridge jumping lowers handle

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 25, 2014 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business, WV Racing |

If handle declined for this year’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic card, why was Erich Zimny smiling? Because it was still the track’s third-busiest day ever.

Sugar Maple win has Flattering Bea connex dreaming big

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 21, 2014 | Breaking, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Flattering Bea’s upset win in Saturday’s Sugar Maple at Charles Town had trainer Crystal Pickett in tears — and, with owner James Arrison, dreaming big.

Marylanders remember “smart, complex” Dickie Small

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 7, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories |

Marylanders are remembering training great Dickie Small, who passed away on Friday, as a consummate horseman — and much more.

Immortal Eyes set to return for nine year-old season

Posted by Ted Black | Mar 26, 2014 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing |

A maiden until four and nearly sold early last year, Immortal Eyes has become an ageless wonder. He’ll kick off his 2014 season Thursday at Charles Town.