West Virginia
Anna’s Bandit wins to highlight CT stakes action
Anna’s Bandit was best in Charles Town’s Original Gold Stakes, while her co-WV-bred Horse of the Year Runnin’toluvya, struggled in the Confucius Say.
Runnin’toluvya favored in rugged Confucius Say
Saturday’s Confucius Say Stakes at Charles Town has only five runners, but it’s a rugged group topped by graded winner Runnin’toluvya.
Anna’s Bandit, Parisian Diva set for Original Gold tilt
Two of last year’s top WV-bred distaffers — Anna’s Bandit and Parisian Diva — are set to meet for the first time in Charles Town’s $50,000 Original Gold.
Bright Dawn impresses in Coin Collector win
Maryland shippers Bright Dawn and Twirling Owen swept the weekend’s WV-bred 3-year-old stakes at Charles Town Races.
JP’s Picks: Charles Town May 23
In a new feature, John Piassek provides his picks for Saturday night’s nine-race card at Charles Town Races.
Hypothesis, Boundtobebad headline weekend CT stakes
Three-year-olds and sophomore fillies take center stage at Charles Town this weekend, with two-time stake winner Hypothesis ready for his season debut.
JP’s Picks: Charles Town May 16
In a new feature, John Piassek provides his picks for Saturday night’s nine-race card at Charles Town Races.
Parisian Diva makes season bow as Charles Town returns
Charles Town returns to action with full fields and the return of local star Parisian Diva, who makes her season debut on Friday.
Charles Town set for mid-May return to racing
After a nearly-two-month break, Charles Town Races is now scheduled to resume live racing on May 14.
Charles Town horsemen pondering uncertain future
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.
Charles Town to be shuttered “until further notice”
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.”
Runnin’toluvya returns with sharp score
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.
Return of Runnin’toluvya heads Charles Town card
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.
Charles Town to resume racing, postpone CT Classic
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.
Charles Town cancels March 19 card
For the second straight day, the coronavirus has prompted Charles Town to cancel its racing while it seeks permission to run going forward.
Charles Town cancels Wednesday card
Charles Town Races has canceled its March 18 card following an executive order by Gov. Jim Justice closing casinos.
WV legislature approves advance deposit wagering
After a decadelong fight, the West Virginia Legislature last week approved advance deposit wagering with four percent of handle going back to the industry.
Dead heats the order of the day at WV-bred awards
Sunday’s WV-bred awards honored the best West Virginia-breds, and in several categories, the voters couldn’t pick just one.
“Mr. February” Contreras doubles up at CT
February seems to be Javier Contreras’ month, and the trainer has continued his run of good Februaries with two stakes wins at Charles Town.
Muad’dib, Late Night Pow Wow’s bro, among recent maiden stars
A trio of recent maiden winners – College Kid, Star of Night, and Late Night Pow Wow’s little brother Muad’dib – gave notice they’re ones to watch.
