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Charles Town Races
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West Virginia horse racing

Charles Town to celebrate 90th anniversary

Ted Black / 3 years
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8 min read

Saturday night Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will celebrate its 90th anniversary and look back on an eventful near-century.

Coupled entries eliminated in West Virginia

Frank Vespe / 9 years

6 min read

A new rule to increase betting interests eliminates coupled entries at West Virginia’s thoroughbred tracks, but horsemen have concerns.

As CT naproxen investigation grinds on, ship-in horsemen take precautions

Frank Vespe / 9 years

8 min read

A spate of naproxen positives involving shippers to Charles Town has regional horsemen suspecting contamination even as the Racing Commission investigates

September wagering handle increases versus last year

Forty improbable years of WV Breeders Classics

Mid-Atlantic three stars: October 5, 2026

Trainer Jose Corrales hit with 2-year suspension

Two-track Capuano family double in 2yo stakes

Regaled dazzles for DelCap double

Charles Town to celebrate 90th anniversary

Coupled entries eliminated in West Virginia

As CT naproxen investigation grinds on, ship-in horsemen take precautions

Forty improbable years of WV Breeders.

Trainer Jose Corrales hit with 2-year.

Two-track Capuano family double in 2yo.

Regaled dazzles for DelCap double

Barbadian Runner becomes racing’s newest millionaire

Off to the Races Radio lineup.