Denis Araujo Archives • The Racing Biz

Coastal Mission sails to Confucius Say victory

by Ted Black | Apr 23, 2023 | Breaking, Bylined Race Recap, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

In a deep and contentious renewal of the Confucius Say Stakes, Coastal Mission proved best in what amounted to his first local stakes try.

Luna Belle, Fille d’Esprit sparkle in Laurel stakes

by Frank Vespe | Mar 19, 2022 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 1 |

The boys were great, but fillies Luna Belle and Fille d’Esprit were the true stars of the show Saturday at Laurel Park, dazzling in stakes victories.

Luna Bella impresses in Wide Country score

by Ted Black | Feb 19, 2022 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 0 |

Luna Belle impressed again in the Wide Country Stakes at Laurel Park, while fellow soph Local Motive recaptured his winning ways in the Miracle Wood.

Luna Belle eclipses rivals in Md Juvy Fillies

by Frank Vespe | Dec 18, 2021 | Breaking, Maryland, MD Racing, Racing | 2 |

Luna Belle rallied from last to score a mild upset in the $100,000 Maryland Juvenile Filly Championship Saturday at Laurel Park.

Star of Night bests Bridging the Gap in Sadie Hawkins

by Ted Black | Aug 27, 2021 | Breaking, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

The bettors had it right, as favorites took three WV-bred races on Friday’s Charles Town Classic card, including Star of Night who won the Sadie Hawkins.

Favorites bested in Charles Town stakes

by Ted Black | May 2, 2021 | Breaking, Racing, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

Favorites were out of the money as upset-minded V.I.P. Ticket won the Confucius Say and Door Buster took the Its Binn Too Long at Charles Town.

Bocachica, Patterson lead final Charles Town rankings

by Frank Vespe | Dec 23, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

In our year-end jockey and trainer rankings for Charles Town, Arnaldo Bocachica and Kevin Patterson have the jump on their rivals.

Jock Denis Araujo making way through adversity

by Ted Black | Dec 22, 2020 | Breaking, Features, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing | 1 |

Denis Araujo was leading the Charles Town jockey colony in wins before a minor injury, visa problems, and Covid-19 hit. Now he’s working to build back.