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Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes

Frank Vespe / 3 years

4 min read

Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer who bred and owned an Eclipse winner and two of the best WV-breds ever, has died.

WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class

Frank Vespe / 4 years

5 min read

The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.

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BackTracks: Burt Bacharach’s magic moments

Jennifer Kelly / 4 years
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11 min read

In today’s BackTracks, songwriter Burt Bacharach bred a pair of West Virginia-breds that competed against — and often beat — the best of their generations.

Luv Your Neighbor breaks through in G3 Delaware Oaks

Big Cuddle wraps up Delaware Derby triumph

Trombetta duo aims at Stormy Blues

Charles Town picks and analysis: June 13, 2026

Delaware turf route stakes come up tough

Capuano barn looks live in Delaware undercard stakes

Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes

WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class

BackTracks: Burt Bacharach’s magic moments

Luv Your Neighbor breaks through in.

Big Cuddle wraps up Delaware Derby.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, June.

Familiar faces, intriguing invaders in Delaware.

Fifth Circuit strikes down HISA –.

Trio hopes home field helps in.