Author: Ted Black

Gran Andrews thriving in CT starter allowances

Posted by Ted Black | Feb 28, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Six-year-old Gran Andrews has made quite a home for himself in starter allowances at Charles Town, having won 11 of them in a row.

Moonlit Notion hopes to follow in mom’s footsteps

Posted by Ted Black | Feb 19, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Moonlit Notion has won the first three starts of his career impressively — but he has a ways to go to catch up to his dam, 14-time winner Moonlit Song.

El Pacho “a fighter” for Ruben Reyes

Posted by Ted Black | Feb 14, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Five-year-old El Pacho gives breeder-owner-trainer Ruben Reyes a “fighter” to lead his small barn as he strikes out on his own.

Mudslide sweeps to victory for jock-turned-trainer Deiter

Posted by Ted Black | Feb 6, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Former jockey Kelly Lynn Deiter, now a trainer, is hoping for big things from speedy filly Mudslide, who posted a sharp recent score at Charles Town.

CT: Dorado starting to live up to early promise

Posted by Ted Black | Jan 25, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Four-year-old Dorado took a bit of time to come around, but with seven consecutive one-two finishes, it looks like he’s set to redeem his early promise.