Coupled entries eliminated in West Virginia
A new rule to increase betting interests eliminates coupled entries at West Virginia’s thoroughbred tracks, but horsemen have concerns.
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Tag: Charles Town Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association
As CT naproxen investigation grinds on, ship-in horsemen take precautions
A spate of naproxen positives involving shippers to Charles Town has regional horsemen suspecting contamination even as the Racing Commission investigates
Read More WV interests to seek EquiLottery legislation
Racing interests in West Virginia, through WV Racing United, will seek legislation to allow EquiLottery games as part of the state lottery.
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Making a backstretch home for the holidays
Regional tracks and horsemen’s groups are trying to make backstretch workers’ holidays a little brighter. Here’s what they’re doing, and how you can help.
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In face of WV floods, horsemen pitch in to help “any way we could”
Local horsemen have helped provide thousands of dollars of supplies to people affected by West Virginia’s devastating floods — part of the state “family” helping each other.
Read More West Virginia horse interests rally against decoupling bill
West Virginia horsemen and breeders went to the state capital yesterday to oppose a “decoupling” bill they say would devastate the industry.
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Charles Town HBPA election comes at key time
The ongoing Charles Town HBPA election comes at a key moment for the state racing industry — and reveals stark differences among some horsemen.
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Horsemen, Charles Town agree to three-year contract
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races and the Charles Town Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association have agreed to terms on a new contract.
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Reduction in slots support worries Charles Town horsemen, breeders
New legislation in West Virginia will reduce gaming’s support of Thoroughbreds, leaving Charles Town horsemen and breeders nervously eyeing the future.
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RaceBrief: WV House votes to cut racing’s share of slots
In today’s RaceBrief, the West Virginia House of Delegates voted to cut racing’s share of slots revenues. Now it’s on to the Senate.
Read More RaceBrief: West Virginia horsemen fight for gaming-enhanced purses
In today’s RaceBrief, West Virginia horsemen fight to hang onto purse enhancements and a court upholds racing’s “absolute insurer” rule.
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