Author: Ted Black

Charles Town: Lucylou Who favored in Original Gold

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 14, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Preview, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing |

A contentious field is slated to contest Saturday’s Original Gold at Charles Town, the first stake of the season, with Lucylou Who the 3-1 favorite.

Dulcimer Dame playing winning tune

Posted by Ted Black | Apr 7, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

The nation’s winningest horse this year, Dulcimer Dame, resides at Charles Town Races, where she’s racked up seven 2023 wins for trainer Anthony Farrior.

With undefeated start, Great Spirit conjures up memories

Posted by Ted Black | Mar 29, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Great Spirit, the half-sister to one-turn Charles Town titan Dr. Feelgood, conjured up memories of big bro Saturday with her third straight win.

Muad’dib named WV horse of the year in melancholy ceremony

Posted by Ted Black | Mar 6, 2023 | Breaking, Business, West Virginia, WV Business |

Muad’dib secured his second straight WV horse of the year title at the WV Thoroughbred Breeders Association banquet made more somber by recent passings.