Under legislation passed this session, West Virginia’s breeding program will have more funding and a new certified residency program.
With a favorable new law recently passed, Charles Town will increase purses by 10% in the new condition book and add three days of racing.
The bill, supported by WV Racing United and Charles Town Races, would initiate a source market fee on ADW wagers in the Mountain State.
West Virginia horsemen and breeders went to the state capital yesterday to oppose a “decoupling” bill they say would devastate the industry.
The ongoing Charles Town HBPA election comes at a key moment for the state racing industry — and reveals stark differences among some horsemen.
A pair of bills that would have had major impacts on West Virginia’s Thoroughbred industry — one “decoupling” racing and casinos — appear dead, advocates said.