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Kristy Petty readies for “different” WVBC

Ted Black / 2 years
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5 min read

Trainer Kristy Petty will have her hands full saddling seven horses on WV Breeders Classics night, her first WVBC without longtime partner John Casey.

WVBC: Added ground a plus for Candy Invasion

Ted Black / 3 years

4 min read

The improving Candy Invasion is expected to arrive at Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders’ Classic as an upset contender with a love for three turns.

Runnin’toluvya third in return to action

Frank Vespe / 4 years

2 min read

Candy Invasion won a Charles Town allowance Saturday night, while millionaire Runnin’toluvya, making his first start in 16 months, settled for third.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 2026

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for Contreras

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 9, 2026

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Eclipse Award winners announced for media

Kristy Petty readies for “different” WVBC

WVBC: Added ground a plus for Candy Invasion

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25

Charles Town: 10 stories that mattered.

Photo Diary: Best of 2025

Laurel Park, Colonial reveal stakes schedules