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May
May
Charles Town set for mid-May return to racing
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Ted Black / 6 years
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- 6 min read
After a nearly-two-month break, Charles Town Races is now scheduled to resume live racing on May 14.
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Mar
Mar
Charles Town horsemen pondering uncertain future
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Ted Black / 6 years
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The more fortunate trainers at Charles Town can focus on keeping their horses fit, but for those less fortunate the coronavirus emergency could be dire.
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Mar
Mar
Charles Town to be shuttered “until further notice”
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Frank Vespe / 6 years
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- 4 min read
In the wake of a “stay-at-home” order issued by WV Gov. Jim Justice, Charles Town Races announced today it would cease live racing “until further notice.”
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Mar
Mar
Runnin’toluvya returns with sharp score
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Frank Vespe / 6 years
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- 4 min read
Ten months removed from his last win – and five from his last start – Runnin’toluvya returned Saturday with a sharp score at Charles Town Races.
21
Mar
Mar
Return of Runnin’toluvya heads Charles Town card
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Ted Black / 6 years
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- 5 min read
Grade 2 Charles Town Classic champ Runnin’toluvya makes his season debut in a tough allowance that highlights a really good Charles Town card Saturday.
19
Mar
Mar
Charles Town to resume racing, postpone CT Classic
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Press Release / 6 years
- 0
- 4 min read
After two dark days, Charles Town Races will resume live racing Friday, March 20. The track also announced it will postpone the CT Classic to an as-yet undetermined date.
19
Mar
Mar
Charles Town cancels March 19 card
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Frank Vespe / 6 years
- 0
- 3 min read
For the second straight day, the coronavirus has prompted Charles Town to cancel its racing while it seeks permission to run going forward.
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Mar
Mar
WV legislature approves advance deposit wagering
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Frank Vespe / 6 years
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- 5 min read
After a decadelong fight, the West Virginia Legislature last week approved advance deposit wagering with four percent of handle going back to the industry.
03
Mar
Mar
Dead heats the order of the day at WV-bred awards
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Ted Black / 6 years
- 0
- 7 min read
Sunday’s WV-bred awards honored the best West Virginia-breds, and in several categories, the voters couldn’t pick just one.
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Feb
Feb
“Mr. February” Contreras doubles up at CT
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Ted Black / 6 years
- 1
- 6 min read
February seems to be Javier Contreras’ month, and the trainer has continued his run of good Februaries with two stakes wins at Charles Town.