The goal in creating the Charles Town Oaks was to find a cozy spot on the calendar to create a “splash event.” Six years later, it’s mission accomplished.
Two horses that won at Charles Town this year — Game On Dude and Dance to Bristol — are among the Eclipse finalists.
The Charles Town Oaks has received a Grade 3 designation from the American Graded Stakes Committee, the second race at the track to earn graded status.
Dance to Bristol finished sixth in the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint, but her connections are still quick to call her “a dream come true.”
For racing fans, the Breeders’ Cup provided plenty of annoyances. And then the gates opened.
For trainer Ollie Figgins, Dance to Bristol has spent 11 months proving she belongs in the best company. The journey ends on Saturday.