Like a lot of jockeys, Sunday Diaz, Jr. has had to overcome weight issues. But in his case, they occurred well before his career even started.
With the big name jocks home because of Covid-19, local riders spread the wealth around, with six different jocks winning stakes.
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.
The three open stakes on the Charles Town Classic undercard — the Sugar Maple, Hilton Memorial, and Russell Road Stakes — have drawn over 130 nominations.
Trainer Tom Amoss aims for his fourth consecutive win in the Robert Hilton Memorial Saturday at Charles Town Races.
Big Drama Stakes winner Control Stake will look to give trainer Tom Amoss his third straight Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes win Saturday at Charles Town.
Erstwhile claiming horse Imperative, ignored by the bettors, ran down favored Game On Dude to win the Charles Town Classic.
Rise Up, banished from the Triple Crown trail, will try to get back on track in the Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes Saturday at Charles Town.