Flattering Bea’s upset win in Saturday’s Sugar Maple at Charles Town had trainer Crystal Pickett in tears — and, with owner James Arrison, dreaming big.
Erstwhile claiming horse Imperative, ignored by the bettors, ran down favored Game On Dude to win the Charles Town Classic.
This week’s On Tap features the region’s best racing, including four Pimlico stakes on Saturday.
In today’s RaceBrief, Virginia Oaks winner Nellie Cashman returns, and the national leaders in wins… well, wins.
Rise Up, banished from the Triple Crown trail, will try to get back on track in the Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes Saturday at Charles Town.
The ageless Immortal Eyes will look to earn his 12th Charles Town victory in Saturday’s Webb Snyder Charles Town Dash.
Mid-Atlantic claiming activity hit its highest level in six months this past week, but the Midlantic Claiming 7 looks familiar.
The starting gate should be full for Saturday’s Sugar Maple Stakes at Charles Town, and My Pal Chrisy looks like the one to beat.
A defeat last out might have ended Game on Dude’s racing career. Instead, the 7 year-old won impressively and is 4-5 for Saturday’s Charles Town Classic.
Seven runners, including defending champ Game on Dude, are scheduled to tackle the $1.5 million, Grade 2 Charles Town Classic on Saturday night.