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May
May
Charles Town sets monthly per-race handle mark
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Press Release / 9 years
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- 4 min read
Charles Town in April recorded the highest per-race wagering in its 84-year history.
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Apr
Apr
As CT naproxen investigation grinds on, ship-in horsemen take precautions
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Frank Vespe / 9 years
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- 8 min read
A spate of naproxen positives involving shippers to Charles Town has regional horsemen suspecting contamination even as the Racing Commission investigates
13
Apr
Apr
Researcher struck blow for the home team in first CT Classic
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Ted Black / 9 years
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- 9 min read
The Charles Town Classic has always attracted good horses in search of a payday. But in the first running, local hero Researcher boosted local pride with an upset.
26
Mar
Mar
Missed Saturday’s Off to the Races radio show? Listen here!
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The Biz / 9 years
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- 2 min read
The March 25 edition of “Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network” had a bevy of great guests. Check it out here!
24
Mar
Mar
WV racing advocates seek ADW bill
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Frank Vespe / 9 years
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- 6 min read
The bill, supported by WV Racing United and Charles Town Races, would initiate a source market fee on ADW wagers in the Mountain State.
14
Mar
Mar
Charles Town Classic to be on Fox Sports 2
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Press Release / 9 years
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- 4 min read
This year’s Charles Town Classic will be televised on Fox Sports 2 as part of NYRA’s television package.
16
Feb
Feb
“No risk” agreement links EquiLottery, Charles Town
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Frank Vespe / 9 years
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- 5 min read
Charles Town Races and EquiLottery announced an agreement that can’t hurt — and could help — spread the word about racing in the Mountain State.
10
Feb
Feb
Claiming game changes present challenges for tracks, horsemen
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Linda Dougherty / 9 years
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- 7 min read
Bigger purses have changed the claiming game, presenting challenges – and opportunities – for both horsemen and racetracks.
15
Nov
Nov
Charles Town cuts Pick-4 takeout
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Press Release / 9 years
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- 3 min read
Starting December 1, the takeout on Charles Town’s Pick 4 wagers will drop from 22 percent to a low 15 percent.
04
Oct
Oct
“Fun time, great cause” at Sam Huff Charity Breakfast
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Ted Black / 9 years
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- 7 min read
The annual Sam Huff Charity Breakfast kicks off West Virginia Breeders Classics day October 8 while helping the local community.