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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.