For Barbara Jo Rubin, the first woman to win a US race, it was always about the horses – and never about the history she made.
Fifty years later, Barbara Jo Rubin – “First girl jockey ever to win a race in the US,” according to the offical win photo – returned to Charles Town Friday to be honored for her historic win.
With nasty winter weather in the Mid-Atlantic, both Charles Town and Penn National canceled their Wednesday night cards.
Mini Bolt gave owner-trainer Nelsi Roman-Salon the best Valentine’s Day present of all: a maiden-breaking win that was also her first as a trainer.
Five-year-old House of Love has flashed talent in her career at Charles Town Races. Now trainer John Dillow seeks consistency.
Predicted icy temperatures have led Laurel Park and Charles Town Races to cancel their Thursday cards.
With nasty winter weather arriving in the Mid-Atlantic, Charles Town Races and Penn National both will miss some days this week.
Barbara Jo Rubin, first American female jockey to win against men, will be feted Feb. 22 at Charles Town, where she earned her landmark win.
Though late to reach the races, five-year-old I Know Nothing is making up for lost time for owner-trainer Crystal Pickett.
B’s Wild Cork has fashioned a solid career thus far, though she’s under the radar, overshadowed by a filly who broke her maiden the same night.