West Virginia
WVBC winner Runaldo headlines Funkhouser Memorial
Runaldo, winner of last month’s Sam Huff WV Breeders Classic, headlines Saturday’s Randy Funkhouser Memorial. to close out Charles Town’s stakes schedule.
“Bittersweet moment” as Hessica hits retirement
Two-time WVBC Cavada winner Hessica couldn’t get one last win, settling for second November 9, but she’s had quite a career for owner-trainer Kristy Petty.
Marz Express prevails in Eleanor Casey Memorial
In a frantic finish that summed up the season, two-year-old filly Marz Express held off the closers to win the Eleanor Casey Memorial at Charles Town.
Charles Town picks and analysis: October 29
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
CT: Division lead on line in Eleanor Casey Memorial
After big upsets in earlier stakes, supremacy in Charles Town’s two-year-old filly division is at stake Saturday in the Eleanor Casey Memorial.
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 16
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: Jan. 15
We’ve got Charles Town picks today as the track presents its Friday card!
Ishihara, Missionsninetynine post debut wins
Within the space of an hour January 8, promising WV-bred newcomers Ishihara and Missionsninetynine scored at first asking at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and analysis: January 9
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
“No regrets” as CT steward Danny Wright retires
Charles Town chief steward Danny Wright retired Dec. 19, ending a 50-year career that saw him win 12 graded stakes as a jockey before years in the stand.
Bocachica, Patterson lead final Charles Town rankings
In our year-end jockey and trainer rankings for Charles Town, Arnaldo Bocachica and Kevin Patterson have the jump on their rivals.
Bombs away: 3 biggest payouts in Charles Town Classic history
Only one favorite has won the Charles Town Classic in its eight-year history. Who were the longest shots to win it?
Filly trio set to contest Charles Town stakes
The three fillies at the head of the Charles Town sophomore class all will run in undercard stakes Saturday, though one, Cuttin Edge Tech, will take on the boys.
Stanford heads Charles Town Classic field
Stanford will look to defend his G2 Charles Town Classic title Saturday against a field that includes 2014 champ Imperative.
Researcher struck blow for the home team in first CT Classic
The Charles Town Classic has always attracted good horses in search of a payday. But in the first running, local hero Researcher boosted local pride with an upset.
Nominations robust for Sugar Maple, Hilton, Russell Road Stakes
The three open stakes on the Charles Town Classic undercard — the Sugar Maple, Hilton Memorial, and Russell Road Stakes — have drawn over 130 nominations.
Stanford, Imperative, G1 winners lead CT Classic noms
Defending champ Stanford, 2014 winner Imperative, and six Grade 1 winners are among 72 horses nominated to the G2 Charles Town Classic.
Moonlit Song heads trio of WV-bred allowance winners
Moonlit Song, Cuttin Edge Tech, and Lies and Scandals, who faced each other February 15, all won Charles Town allowances last night.
Ultra-consistent Ronney Brown just keeps on winnin’
Two of the best horses to run for trainer Ronney Brown have Charles Town stakes named after them – but his true hallmark has been his year-in year-out consistency.
WV racing advocates seek ADW bill
The bill, supported by WV Racing United and Charles Town Races, would initiate a source market fee on ADW wagers in the Mountain State.
