For Charlie McIntosh, a long journey to Charles Town
In his long career, Charles Town director of racing Charlie McIntosh has pretty much seen it all, including horses and dogs racing on the same card.
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Tag: Erich Zimny
Lookback: Charles Town Races 2022 top stories
We look back at the people, horses, and stories that caught our attention during 2022 at West Virginia’s Charles Town Racess.
Read More Charles Town: Zimny bullish as he leaves the track
As he completes his final week on the job, Charles Town racing head Erich Zimny discusses everything from worst day on the job to best accomplishment.
Read More Charles Town horsemen: Track not the cause of breakdowns
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.
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Charles Town meet ends with wagering gains
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Charles Town Races ended its 2020 season Saturday with substantial gains in wagering.
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Charles Town unveils 2021 stakes schedule
Charles Town unveiled a 2021 stakes schedule that includes, for the second time, running the Charles Town Classic and Oaks on the same day.
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Charles Town Classic, Oaks to share card for first time
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.
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Charles Town set for mid-May return to racing
After a nearly-two-month break, Charles Town Races is now scheduled to resume live racing on May 14.
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MATCH Series announces expanded slate
The MATCH Series returns for 2020 with two new tracks — Charles Town and Colonial Downs — included in the mix.
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Charles Town horsemen hope purse boost spurs growth
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.
Read More Barbara Jo Rubin to be honored at Charles Town
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.
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WV Racing Commission approves Charles Town stakes schedule
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.
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