Espresso brews up Confucius Say upset
In a roughly run renewal of the Confucius Say Stakes at Charles Town Races, 25-1 outsider Espresso led throughout to pull the big upset.
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Tag: Javier Contreras
Pork Chop Pete has connections on an upswing
A flashy debut score for WV-bred Pork Chop Pete has trainer Javier Contreras and owners O’Sullivan Farms and Alex Kazdan on an upswing.
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Late Nite Mistress conjuring memories of mom
Late Night Pow Wow was the best horse Javier Contreras ever trained. He’s hoping her first foal, Late Nite Mistress, follows those footsteps.
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Jungle Beast roars in WV Futurity
The improving Jungle Beast dominated the West Virginia Futurity Saturday at Charles Town on a day when two-year-olds took center stage.
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John McKee and Fiber Sonde’s “great cross”
The combination of his sire Fiber Sonde and mares by Indian Charlie has been a major factor in John McKee’s recent success – and that looks to be continuing.
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“No rush” on speedy juvenile Like Segal
Two-year-old Like Segal impressed on debut at Charles Town, but owner-trainer Javier Contreras says he’s in no hurry – even if the horse is.
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Natural Attraction first winner for Golden Years
Natural Attraction scored at first asking to be the first winner for new sire Golden Years as Charles Town hosted its first two baby races of 2020.
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“Mr. February” Contreras doubles up at CT
February seems to be Javier Contreras’ month, and the trainer has continued his run of good Februaries with two stakes wins at Charles Town.
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Multiple graded winner Late Night Pow Wow retired
Late Night Pow Wow, the WV-bred who won the Charles Town Oaks and Barbara Fritchie, has been retired, her trainer said Wednesday.
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Mid-Atlantic racing roundup, November 13
Your five-minute read to catch up on all the Mid-Atlantic racing action you may have missed over the weekend…
Read More Late Night Pow Wow to bypass WVBC Cavada
Defending champ – and likely strong favorite – Late Night Pow Wow will bypass Saturday’s WVBC Cavada after getting a bit dinged up in her last start.
Read More Late Night Pow Wow returns with a flourish in Twixt win
Late Night Pow Wow made her first start in three months – and it looks like she hasn’t lost a step after a flashy score in the Twixt at Laurel Park.
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