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 / 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

Timonium picks and ponderings: August 30, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 30

For the Ladies scores Shine Again shocker

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, August 29, 2026

Willy D’s turns tables to win G2 Charles Town Classic

Charles Town to celebrate 90th anniversary

Coupled entries eliminated in West Virginia

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

For the Ladies scores Shine Again.

Willy D’s turns tables to win.

Niche gamely upsets Charles Town Oaks

Charles Town Classic undercard stakes briefs

Analyzing Charles Town Classic night stakes

PODCAST: Father-son training duo dishes on.