Saturday’s Charles Town stakes served as the last five “Win and You’re In” races for next month’s West Virginia Breeders Classics (WVBC).
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.
Veteran trainer James W. Casey and his eight-year-old gelding Greenway Court highlighted the Race for the Ribbon undercard at Charles Town.
When the G3 Charles Town Oaks drew more than a full gate, it looked like Shimmering Aspen would be left out. But four scratches later, all systems are go.
A bevy of up-and-coming stallion Fiber Sonde’s offspring are entered in Saturday’s stakes at Charles Town, with some strong contenders.
Grand Prix has thrived since coming east for owner-breeder Hank Nothhaft, who hopes she’ll take another step forward in the G3 Charles Town Oaks September 23.
Two-time stakes winner Shimmering Aspen will try graded company for the second time September 23 in the G3 Charles Town Oaks.
Talented Moonlit Song faced a tough assignment but prevailed this evening against a solid field.
Speedy Moonlit Song is favored, but at Charles Town’s Sylvia Bishop Memorial Stakes on Saturday, which grants the winner a WVBC berth, is a wide open affair.