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Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes

Frank Vespe / 3 years

4 min read

Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer who bred and owned an Eclipse winner and two of the best WV-breds ever, has died.

WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class

Frank Vespe / 4 years

5 min read

The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.

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BackTracks: Burt Bacharach’s magic moments

Jennifer Kelly / 4 years
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11 min read

In today’s BackTracks, songwriter Burt Bacharach bred a pair of West Virginia-breds that competed against — and often beat — the best of their generations.

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 25, 2026

Off to the Races Radio lineup for April 25

What’s the Preakness IP deal mean for future?

Jockey Julian Pimentel set to return to riding

In Maryland, Belinda says goodbye

Laurel Park picks and ponderings: April 24, 2026

Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes

WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class

BackTracks: Burt Bacharach’s magic moments

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

What’s the Preakness IP deal mean.

Jockey Julian Pimentel set to return.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, April.

PODCAST: Charles Town Races Today, April.

Taj Mahal to be pointed to.