With Charles Town set to open its 2018 season on January 10, horsemen and management alike are looking ahead with some optimism.
Three horses set West Virginia Breeders Classics stakes records on Saturday, and all-sources handle also established an event record.
Jockey Christian Hiraldo won three stakes on WV Breeders Classics night, including the Classic, aboard Charitable Annuity, and the Cavada with Moonlit Song.
Tim Grams trainee Moonlit Song looks to put the exclamation point on a terrific 2017 with a win in Saturday’s WVBC Cavada.
Three state-bred runners — Noblame, William and Mary, and Moonlit Song — delivered the most eye-catching performances at Charles Town Saturday night.
Tequilita notched her second graded win Saturday by winning the Grade 3 Charles Town Oaks.
A bevy of up-and-coming stallion Fiber Sonde’s offspring are entered in Saturday’s stakes at Charles Town, with some strong contenders.
Talented Moonlit Song faced a tough assignment but prevailed this evening against a solid field.
Tim Grams trainee Moonlit Song posted a dominant win in Saturday’s Fancy Buckles Stakes, named for another Grams-trained runner.
Things kept happening in pairs on the undercard of this afternoon’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic.