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Charles Town to kick off final 2024 racing week

Frank Vespe / 1 year

2 min read

Charles Town’s final week of racing for 2024 kicks off with a nine-race card Wednesday and continues through Saturday. Here’s what to watch for.

Charles Town Races
Coin Collector S.
Indicator
Jubawithatwist
Marshall Peanut
Pork Chop Pete
West Virginia horse racing

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The Biz / 2 years
3
3 min read

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