Sandra Dono Archives • The Racing Biz

With first Lucy’s Bob Boy Stakes, memories, and “what ifs”

by Ted Black | Apr 20, 2018 | Breaking, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

The first running of the Lucy’s Bob Boy Stakes Saturday at Charles Town prompted memories of the speedster, and some “what if” musing.

Millionaire Lucy’s Bob Boy heads off to retirement

by Frank Vespe | Oct 14, 2017 | Breaking, Features, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

Milloinaire West Virginia-bred Lucy’s Bob Boy was officially retired in a pre-race ceremony tonight at Charles Town, joining longtime rival Russell Road.

Trainer Mangual “blessed to be alive” — and to win first stake

by Frank Vespe | Oct 14, 2017 | Breaking, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Racing | 0 |

Trainer Manolo Mangual nearly died in a motorcycle accident in July. So you can understand his excitement at winning his first-ever stake tonight.

Rivals set to clash again in WV Breeders Classic

by Ted Black | Oct 8, 2015 | Breaking, Breeding, Racing, Top Stories, West Virginia, WV Breeding, WV Racing | 0 |

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.

“In the zone” Lucy’s Bob Boy seeks WVBC redemption

by The Biz | Oct 17, 2014 | Breaking, West Virginia, WV Breeding, WV Racing | 0 |

A year ago, Lucy’s Bob Boy finished ninth at 3-5 in the West Virginia Breeders Classic. He’ll seek redemption Saturday and is “moving upward,” says trainer.