West Virginia
Charles Town: Hot jocks and trainers
Which jockeys and trainers at Charles Town Races have been hot during the first part of 2021? The answers are within…
Charles Town picks and analysis: February 20
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town cancels Friday card
In the face of yet another winter storm, Charles Town has canceled its Friday card, its second consecutive cancellation.
Charles Town cancels Thursday, plus look ahead
In the face of yet another winter storm, Charles Town has canceled its Thursday card, and we look ahead to the racing weekend.
Locklear hoping Dis Ones On Fire is hot stuff
The unraced Dis Ones On Fire is the lone West Virginia-bred nominated to the Triple Crown. What’s owner-breeder-trainer James Locklear’s plan?
Charles Town picks and analysis: February 13
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Feb. 12
We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!
For Mike Jones, being good to horses a lesson from Grandma
Trainer Michael Jones, Jr., enjoying a strong start to 2021, is following the good advice he got from his grandmother, pioneering trainer Sylvia Bishop.
Charles Town news and notes
We look ahead at the racing week to come at Charles Town Races, plus some sad news about top local runner Parisian Diva.
Six Midlantic-breds among Triple Crown noms
Stakes winners Hello Hot Rod and Pickin’ Time are among six horses bred in the Mid-Atlantic who have been nominated to the Triple Crown.
Charles Town picks and analysis: February 6
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Feb. 5
We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 30
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Jan. 29
We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!
Sylvia Bishop’s way with horses
A new book explores the life and times of Charles Town-based trainer Sylvia Bishop — the first licensed Black woman trainer in the United States.
Belated Bubba Grump showing what he can do
The well-bred Bubba Grump made one start, needed surgery, and missed more than a year. Now 5, he’s finally getting his shot.
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 23
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Jan. 22
We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!
For trainer David Walters, 1,500 wins a family affair
Trainer David Walters recorded his 1,500th win January 13, a milestone in a career that’s been a family affair for four decades.
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 16
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
