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 / 8 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.

Mandatory payout on Charles Town Pick 6 Thursday

Derby duo Golden Tempo, Renegade back for Belmont

Belmont Stakes 2026: Horse by horse analysis

Ronney Brown betting on Barbados

At Laurel, many happy returns

Mid-Atlantic three stars: June 1, 2026

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

Mandatory payout on Charles Town Pick.

Belmont Stakes 2026: Horse by horse.

At Laurel, many happy returns

CT: Overnight Pow Wow sharp in.

DEL: Love You More posts Rehoboth.

Alpyland surges to G3 Penn Mile.