Author: Ted Black

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.

Remembering Pete Medhurst

Posted by Ted Black | Jan 22, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, Maryland, MD Racing |

Correspondent Ted Black, who’s known Pete Medhurst for decades, remembers him as much more than the voice familiar to the region.

Consistent Full Moon Lover outrunning expectations

Posted by Ted Black | Jan 7, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

Full Moon Lover didn’t show much in the mornings and was ignored in her debut but has gone on, mostly under the radar, to win 11 races.

Charles Town: 8 moments that mattered in 2024

Posted by Ted Black | Jan 1, 2025 | Breaking, Bylined Feature, Features, West Virginia, WV Racing |

From A to Z (well, actually more like W), eight stories that grabbed our attention during the past year at Charles Town Races.

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