David Hussey Archives • The Racing Biz

Moments Notiz, Cherokee Blessing strike blows for elderly set

Ted Black / 7 years

6 min read

On a recent race day, a pair of 11-year-olds, Moments Notiz and Cherokee Blessing, struck a blow for the older set with back-to-back win at Charles Town.

Charles Town Races
Cherokee Blessing
David Hussey
Michael Dickinson
West Virginia horse racing

With Cherokee Blessing, patience — and having best horse — pay off

Ted Black / 10 years
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8 min read

Cherokee Blessing returned from a 30-month layoff to win her first start back at Charles Town, conjuring memories of Michael Dickinson runners. How’d they do it?

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Moments Notiz, Cherokee Blessing strike blows for elderly set

With Cherokee Blessing, patience — and having best horse — pay off

Maryland Million at a glance: Turf.

Live foal reports down almost 6%.

MRC chair Nicole Earle emphasizing listening

Maryland Million at a glance: 2-year-old.

PODCAST: Previewing Maryland Million 2026

PODCAST: Talking Fasig-Tipton fall yearling sale