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.

Colonial Downs to move up post times this week

Of bits and blinkers

With Muad’dib retired, full brother Duncan Idaho still going strong

Mandaloun filly wins MHBA yearling show

Delaware Park announces schedule changes

Mid-Atlantic three stars: June 29, 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

Of bits and blinkers

With Muad’dib retired, full brother Duncan.

Mandaloun filly wins MHBA yearling show

Hazlewood heads to Kentucky with five.

DEL: Cedeno registers first stakes win.

Hymn sings winning tune in the.