Even if they didn’t become the newest WV-bred winners of the CT Oaks and Hilton Memorial, At a Premium and Ryan’s Run earned respect.
West Virginia-breds have made their mark in Charles Town’s biggest races on Classic night, and three more will seek to join that list Friday evening.
On the brink of 5,000 career victories, trainer Jeff Runco has seen 2026 become a year of transition, with horses like Ryan’s Run taking center stage.
The Charles Town Races Today podcast returns with an episode featuring trainer Jeff Runco, who is just about to enter the top 10 all-time in training wins.
Ryan’s Run answered any lingering questions about stretching out Saturday night at Charles Town, dominating the Robert G. Leavitt Stakes.
With the retirement of Muad’dib, one-turn dash specialist Duncan Idaho has become the standard-bearer for West Virginia’s first equine family.
On the also-eligible list until several runners scratched. Ryan’s Run made the most of it, drawing away to win the Coin Collector Stakes at Charles Town.
Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders’ Classics juvenile and sophomore races may have provided a helpful glimpse into the future for Charles Town racing.
Five-year-old Teachintherelease enters Saturday’s Sam Huff Classic as a strong favorite to give trainer Stephen Murdock his first WVBC win.
Second on debut two weeks ago, Gurney Halleck turned the tables with a rallying victory in the Henry Mercer Memorial Stakes at Charles Town Races.