Jim Justice Archives • The Racing Biz

Charles Town set for mid-May return to racing

Ted Black / 6 years

6 min read

After a nearly-two-month break, Charles Town Races is now scheduled to resume live racing on May 14.

Charles Town to be shuttered “until further notice”

Frank Vespe / 6 years

4 min read

In the wake of a “stay-at-home” order issued by WV Gov. Jim Justice, Charles Town Races announced today it would cease live racing “until further notice.”

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Opinion: Approve the Charles Town stakes schedule

Frank Vespe / 9 years
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7 min read

The WV Racing Commission rejected the Charles Town stakes schedule, endangering the CT Classic. The Commission should reverse course and save the Classic.

WV gubernatorial candidate calls for end to Thoroughbred subsidies

Frank Vespe / 10 years

3 min read

West Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Bill Cole called today for an end to Thoroughbred industry subsidies.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 19, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 19, 2026

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get to a G1 race?

Off to the Races Radio lineup for September 19, 2026

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s chance

Nazario hoping For the Ladies continues progress

Charles Town set for mid-May return to racing

Charles Town to be shuttered “until further notice”

Opinion: Approve the Charles Town stakes schedule

WV gubernatorial candidate calls for end to Thoroughbred subsidies

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s.

Nazario hoping For the Ladies continues.

LRL: Competitive group to meet in.

Looking ahead: Laurel Park weekend