Trainer Manolo Mangual nearly died in a motorcycle accident in July. So you can understand his excitement at winning his first-ever stake tonight.
Ageless Greenway Court seeks his fourth WVBC Dash for Cash win, one among several wide open races on the card.
William and Mary would have been favored in the WVBC Moscarelli Memorial but is ineligible, the result of a clerical error, throwing the race wide open.
Saturday’s Charles Town stakes served as the last five “Win and You’re In” races for next month’s West Virginia Breeders Classics (WVBC).
Three state-bred runners — Noblame, William and Mary, and Moonlit Song — delivered the most eye-catching performances at Charles Town Saturday night.
Tequilita notched her second graded win Saturday by winning the Grade 3 Charles Town Oaks.
Veteran trainer James W. Casey and his eight-year-old gelding Greenway Court highlighted the Race for the Ribbon undercard at Charles Town.
When the G3 Charles Town Oaks drew more than a full gate, it looked like Shimmering Aspen would be left out. But four scratches later, all systems are go.
A bevy of up-and-coming stallion Fiber Sonde’s offspring are entered in Saturday’s stakes at Charles Town, with some strong contenders.
Grand Prix has thrived since coming east for owner-breeder Hank Nothhaft, who hopes she’ll take another step forward in the G3 Charles Town Oaks September 23.