Maria Catignani Archives • The Racing Biz

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 / 10 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

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: November 6, 2026

Laurel Park: Preview plus jockey and trainer stats

October wagering handle up, but…

Call Me Micky J. seeks third stakes win in WV Juvenile

Charles Town: Latest jockey and trainer stats

Laurel Park to retain racing role in future

Charles Town to celebrate 90th anniversary

Coupled entries eliminated in West Virginia

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

Laurel Park to retain racing role.

CT: Crystal Veil makes it a.

Stadium Authority-TMJC ink operations agreement

Fasig-Tipton posts “encouraging” Eastern yearling sale

Md. Million: Youth served, but experience.

LRL: Howgreatisnate rides the rail to.