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VIDEO: Latest Charles Town Races highlights

Nov 19, 2024 | 1 Comment

In this short video, we recap some of the highlights of the racing week that ended November 16 at Charles Town Races.

Teachintherelease goes all the way in Funkhouser Memorial

Nov 17, 2024 | 0 Comments

Teachintherelease got an unexpectedly easy early lead and turned that into a front-running score in Saturday’s Randy Funkhouser Memorial Stakes.

Charles Town picks and analysis: November 19

Nov 19, 2022 | 8 Comments

We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: November 18

Nov 18, 2022 | 2 Comments

We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!

Muad’dib scores again in Funkhouser Memorial

Nov 13, 2022 | 0 Comments

Muad’dib remained undefeated against WV-breds with a surprisingly tough score in the Randy Funkhouser Memorial Stakes Saturday at Charles Town.

Charles Town picks and analysis: February 20

Feb 20, 2021 | 9 Comments

We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.

Charles Town cancels Friday card

Feb 19, 2021 | 0 Comments

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

Feb 18, 2021 | 0 Comments

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

Feb 16, 2021 | 0 Comments

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

Feb 13, 2021 | 0 Comments

We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.

Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Feb. 12

Feb 12, 2021 | 0 Comments

We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!

Unrideabull carries his speed in Leavitt triumph

Aug 19, 2017 | 0 Comments

Unrideabull, well beaten last fall in his first try around two turns, carried his speed this time to win the Robert Leavitt Stakes at Charles Town.

Full field looking for division supremacy in Leavitt

Aug 18, 2017 | 0 Comments

Saturday’s Robert Leavitt Stakes at Charles Town offers the winner a WVBC berth – and a spot at the head of the local 3-year-old class.

Patience the key for Craig and his small, successful stable

Aug 17, 2017 | 0 Comments

Eight-year-old Help a Brother and newcomer Prince of the Road may give patient trainer Lewis Craig, Jr. two WV Breeders Classics starters this October.

Veterans Lucy’s Bob Boy, Greenway Court return tonight

Aug 10, 2017 | 0 Comments

Eight-year-olds Lucy’s Bob Boy – a millionaire – and Greenway Court make their season bows this evening in a Charles Town allowance.

Charles Town to host ninth Race for the Ribbon

Aug 8, 2017 | 0 Comments

The annual Race for the Ribbon, held in conjunction with the Grade 3 Charles Town Oaks, raises money for the fight against breast cancer

For Walters, ‘Turtle’ striking fear in rivals’ hearts — sometimes

Aug 4, 2017 | 0 Comments

David Walters trainee Fear the Turtle is very good — sometimes. He’s won three times in blowout fashion — and missed the top three altogether in his other three starts.