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
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.

Mid-Atlantic three stars: January 12, 2026

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to winning ways

LRL: In My Memories dances to allowance win

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

Charles Town picks and analysis: January 10, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: January 10, 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

CT: Old man Muad’dib back to.

LRL: In My Memories dances to.

Retired jockey Gregg McCarron passes

“Barn favorite” Pleasenthanku paying off for.

Passings of 2025

Maryland handle improves in ’25