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.
Onetime $20,000 claimer Teachintherelease destroyed the field in Saturday’s WVBC Sam Huff Classic, winning by 14 lengths.
Two sets of full siblings — a threesome and a pair — all could have an impact on Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders Classics card at Charles Town.
Five-year-old Teachintherelease enters Saturday’s Sam Huff Classic as a strong favorite to give trainer Stephen Murdock his first WVBC win.