West Virginia
“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.
VIDEO: Latest Charles Town highlights
In this video, the latest Charles Town Races highlights, including the final stake of the year for fillies and mares and more.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: October 28
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Charles Town picks and analysis: October 22
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: October 21
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Jock Denis Araujo making way through adversity
Denis Araujo was leading the Charles Town jockey colony in wins before a minor injury, visa problems, and Covid-19 hit. Now he’s working to build back.
Charles Town meet ends with wagering gains
Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Charles Town Races ended its 2020 season Saturday with substantial gains in wagering.
Charles Town picks and analysis: December 19
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town cancels Thursday card
Charles Town Races has canceled its Thursday card, the track announced — the second straight canceled card.
Charles Town unveils 2021 stakes schedule
Charles Town unveiled a 2021 stakes schedule that includes, for the second time, running the Charles Town Classic and Oaks on the same day.
Charles Town cancels Wednesday card
With a winter storm hitting much of the East Coast hard, Charles Town Races has canceled its evening card.
For jack-of-all trades Gaffney, a burgeoning career and a new reason to stay home
He’s been a groom, a jock’s agent, an on-air analyst. Now trainer Hubert Gaffney has a growing barn — and a compelling reason to come home each day.
Charles Town Classic day to feature guaranteed $100k Pick Four
The Charles Town Classic wagering menu will feature a guaranteed $100,000 Pick Four. The big day is April 22.
Charles Town Classic to be on Fox Sports 2
This year’s Charles Town Classic will be televised on Fox Sports 2 as part of NYRA’s television package.
EquiLottery bill introduced in West Virginia
Legislation that would enable EquiLottery in West Virginia was introduced today, with 10 delegates signed on.
Charles Town jockeys: Alternate stats
Which Charles Town jocks and trainers are having big years? Our new metric points to some you’d expect – and others flying under the radar.
Grams’s outfit looks to outrun modest size
Trainer Tim Grams and his wife Judy have a modest breeding operation which has thrown plenty of useful runners, the latest of which, Moonlit Song, is a stakes hopeful.
Turnbull, Roll leading from behind — the camera
At many tracks young women are prominent in front of the camera as racing analysts; at Charles Town Katherine Turnbull and Bethanny Roll are thriving behind it.
WV interests to seek EquiLottery legislation
Racing interests in West Virginia, through WV Racing United, will seek legislation to allow EquiLottery games as part of the state lottery.
Late-arriving Follow the Notion making a belated mark
Follow the Notion didn’t race till age three and didn’t find his stride until five. Now six, the late-arriving runner is one of the best at Charles Town.
