Erich Zimny Archives • The Racing Biz

Charles Town horsemen: Track not the cause of breakdowns

by Ted Black | Apr 22, 2021 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business | 1 |

Charles Town Races has come under fire this year for a spate of breakdowns, but trainers and jockeys at the track said it’s not the racing strip itself that’s to blame.

Charles Town meet ends with wagering gains

by Press Release | Dec 21, 2020 | Breaking, Business, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Charles Town Races ended its 2020 season Saturday with substantial gains in wagering.

Charles Town unveils 2021 stakes schedule

by Ted Black | Dec 17, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

Charles Town unveiled a 2021 stakes schedule that includes, for the second time, running the Charles Town Classic and Oaks on the same day.

Charles Town Classic, Oaks to share card for first time

by Frank Vespe | Aug 22, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

Necessity being the mother of invention, Charles Town Races will for the first time hold its two graded races, the Classic and Oaks, on the same card.

Charles Town set for mid-May return to racing

by Ted Black | May 3, 2020 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business | 1 |

After a nearly-two-month break, Charles Town Races is now scheduled to resume live racing on May 14.

MATCH Series announces expanded slate

by Press Release | Jan 14, 2020 | Breaking, Racing, Regionwide | 0 |

The MATCH Series returns for 2020 with two new tracks — Charles Town and Colonial Downs — included in the mix.

Charles Town horsemen hope purse boost spurs growth

by Ted Black | Aug 8, 2019 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

Charles Town purses go up by about 17% starting tonight, and local horsemen hope the boost can bring horses and owners back to the track.

Barbara Jo Rubin to be honored at Charles Town

by Press Release | Jan 29, 2019 | Breaking, Business, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

Barbara Jo Rubin, first American female jockey to win against men, will be feted Feb. 22 at Charles Town, where she earned her landmark win.

WV Racing Commission approves Charles Town stakes schedule

by Frank Vespe | Dec 13, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

The West Virginia Racing Commission Thursday approved Charles Town’s 2019 stakes schedule — despite some of the same misgivings it had when it delayed approval last year.

Track supers event in 2019 to be held at Charles Town

by Press Release | Jul 30, 2018 | Breaking, Business, Regionwide, West Virginia, WV Business | 0 |

The 18th Annual Track Superintendents Field Day, a networking and educational event for track supers, will take place at Charles Town Races in June 2019.