Veteran Charles Town-based trainer Lee Couchenour has a small stable these days — but a potential star in undefeated sophomore filly Sonde of Music.
The Jeff Runco trainee North Atlantic got the jump on his rival Charitable Annuity and went on to post a one-length win in yesterday’s A Huevo Stakes at Charles Town.
Saturday’s A Huevo Stakes at Charles Town will reconvene the top trio from the WV Breeders Classic in winner Charitable Annuity, North Atlantic, and Weekend Liberty.
Bound to Windsor and William and Mary – both trained by James Casey – ran one-two in the faster division of the WV Futurity last night at Charles Town.
William and Mary, ineligible for last month’s WVBC, looks strong as he tries to make amends in Saturday’s West Virginia Futurity at Charles Town.
More than two dozen horses that have started at Charles Town in recent years have shown up in Breeders’ Cup races, including a two-time BC champ.
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.
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 Manolo Mangual nearly died in a motorcycle accident in July. So you can understand his excitement at winning his first-ever stake tonight.