William Earl Atkins Archives • The Racing Biz

Plan ahead and plenty of water: riders, trainers beat the heat

Ted Black / 3 years

4 min read

Some tracks canceled Saturday, but the show went on at Laurel Park, and trainers and riders told us how they beat the heat.

Star of Night headlines CT stakes action

Ted Black / 4 years

7 min read

The first two stakes of 2022 take place Saturday at Charles Town Races, with Jeff Runco trainees favored in both and champ Star of Night making her return.

Charles Town Races
Fiber and Emily
West Virginia horse racing
William Earl Atkins

At 7, Fiber and Emily hitting his stride

Ted Black / 4 years
3
5 min read

Veteran Fiber and Emily keeps on trucking for owner-breeder-trainer William Earl Atkins.

Charles Town picks and analysis: August 15, 2026

Delaware Park picks and analysis: August 15, 2026

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs, August 15, 2026

Spa Selections 2026: Saratoga Picks August 15

CNL: Determined Kingdom seeks millionaire status

Off to the Races Radio lineup for August 15, 2026

Plan ahead and plenty of water: riders, trainers beat the heat

Star of Night headlines CT stakes action

At 7, Fiber and Emily hitting his stride

CNL: Determined Kingdom seeks millionaire status

Off to the Races Radio lineup.

PODCAST: CT trainer chasing 5,000 wins

PODCAST: Jockey talks kids, comebacks and.

PODCAST: Maryland Racing Today, August 12

A career defined by “putting the.