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May
May
For McGowan, long road back leads full circle
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Ted Black / 9 years
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Jockey Matt McGowan’s comeback is coming along nicely — and, he says, bringing his career full circle.
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Charles Town sets monthly per-race handle mark
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Press Release / 9 years
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Charles Town in April recorded the highest per-race wagering in its 84-year history.
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Apr
Apr
As CT naproxen investigation grinds on, ship-in horsemen take precautions
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Frank Vespe / 9 years
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A spate of naproxen positives involving shippers to Charles Town has regional horsemen suspecting contamination even as the Racing Commission investigates
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Apr
Apr
Despite rain and cool temps, “all good” at Charles Town Classic
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Frank Vespe / 9 years
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“Beyond thought” is how one person described the idea of a million-dollar race at Charles Town – but there it was Saturday, despite the rain and cold.
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Apr
Apr
Family first in Charles Town Classic, Sugar Maple
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Frank Vespe / 9 years
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The owners of the Charles Town Classic and Sugar Maple winners probably agree on at least one thing: “The whole life is about family,” one said.
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Apr
Apr
Seeing double on Charles Town Classic undercard
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Ted Black / 9 years
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Things kept happening in pairs on the undercard of this afternoon’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic.
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Apr
Apr
Charles Town Classic day stakes snippets
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The Biz / 9 years
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Our Charles Town Classic day dashboard and stakes snippets…
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Apr
Apr
Jason Servis coming full circle with CT Classic starter Sunny Ridge
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Linda Dougherty / 9 years
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Trainer Jason Servis spent some of his formative years living in a trailer park in Charles Town. Saturday he’ll saddle Sunny Ridge to try to win $750,000 there.
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Apr
Apr
For Charles Town trainers, a chance to tackle the best
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Ted Black / 9 years
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Charles Town trainers tackling open company on Saturday’s big card know they’re up against it – but “it’s up to the horses,” one says.
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Apr
Apr
Bombs away: 3 biggest payouts in Charles Town Classic history
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Frank Vespe / 9 years
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Only one favorite has won the Charles Town Classic in its eight-year history. Who were the longest shots to win it?