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17
May

For McGowan, long road back leads full circle

Ted Black / 9 years
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8 min read

Jockey Matt McGowan’s comeback is coming along nicely — and, he says, bringing his career full circle.

21
Apr

For Charles Town trainers, a chance to tackle the best

Ted Black / 9 years
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7 min read

Charles Town trainers tackling open company on Saturday’s big card know they’re up against it – but “it’s up to the horses,” one says.

14
Nov

Red Hot Diva wins My Sister Pearl for third time

Frank Vespe / 10 years
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3 min read

Make it three wins in four tries in Charles Town’s My Sister Pearl Stakes for Red Hot Diva, who won the event again Saturday evening.

11
Nov

Who’s Horse of the Year? Trainers weigh in

Ted Black / 10 years
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5 min read

A Hall of Famer, a Preakness starter’s conditioner, and the trainer of a Breeders’ Cup runner weigh in with different opinions on Horse of the Year.

25
Mar

Yesterday and today: March 25 racing highlights

The Biz / 10 years
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5 min read

Yesterday and Today highlights the best of yesterday’s mid-Atlantic racing and looks ahead to today’s action.

08
Mar

Claimbox: Latest Mid-Atlantic claiming stats

Frank Vespe / 11 years
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3 min read

Claiming activity remained sluggish in February, plus trainer stats, in our Claimbox report.

09
Oct

Cavada contenders look to rule distaff division

The Biz / 11 years
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6 min read

In Saturday’s $150,000 WVBC Cavada, a bevy of contenders look to take charge of Charles Town’s distaff division.

08
Oct

Rivals set to clash again in WV Breeders Classic

Ted Black / 11 years
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8 min read

Saturday’s $500,000 WV Breeders Classic will feature yet another clash between Lucy’s Bob Boy and Russell Road — spiced up by a talented supporting cast.

06
Mar

Claimbox: Busiest week in 2014 shuffles Claiming 7

The Biz / 13 years
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3 min read

The busiest claiming week of 2014 led to significant shuffling of the Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.

27
Feb

Claimbox: Claiming activity bounces back, but leaderboard remains the same

The Biz / 13 years
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3 min read

Claiming activity bounced back with a normal racing week, but little changed in our Midlantic Claiming 7, in our Claimbox report.

Slewperstitus cruises to Weather Vane win

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 20, 2026

REPLAY: Saturday’s Off to the Races Radio

Delaware Park picks and analysis: September 19, 2026

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: September 19, 2026

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get to a G1 race?

For McGowan, long road back leads full circle

For Charles Town trainers, a chance to tackle the best

Red Hot Diva wins My Sister Pearl for third time

Who’s Horse of the Year? Trainers weigh in

Yesterday and today: March 25 racing highlights

Claimbox: Latest Mid-Atlantic claiming stats

Cavada contenders look to rule distaff division

Rivals set to clash again in WV Breeders Classic

Claimbox: Busiest week in 2014 shuffles Claiming 7

Claimbox: Claiming activity bounces back, but leaderboard remains the same

Slewperstitus cruises to Weather Vane win

PODCAST: How’d an $8,000 claimer get.

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

Micanopy gives Simone PA Derby puncher’s.

Nazario hoping For the Ladies continues.

LRL: Competitive group to meet in.