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
1
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.

PODCAST: Father-son training duo dishes on racing life

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WV-breds seek spotlight on Classic night

Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 27, 2026

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, August 27, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 27

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: Father-son training duo dishes on.

WV-breds seek spotlight on Classic night

PODCAST: Digging into the Charles Town.

Charles Town Classic by the numbers

Walters brothers eye big CT Classic.

Owner-breeder Ann Mudge Backer passes