West Virginia
CT: Diakonissa headlines Its Binn Too Long
A two-time stakes winner at two, Diakonissa headlines Saturday’s Original Gold Stakes at Charles Town Races as she makes her three-year-old bow.
What to watch at Charles Town this week
Charles Town hosts a four-day racing week this week, kicking off Wednesday. Here’s what we’ll be watching.
WV Breeders Classics publishes 2nd volume of history
West Virginia Breeders Classics Ltd., announced Oct. 7 that it had published second volume of its history.
Free handicapping contest Wednesday!
The Racing Biz will hold a free handicapping contest Wednesday. The contest features eight races from Delaware Park!
Charles Town picks and analysis: October 5, 2024
We’ve got full-card picks and analysis for this evening’s race card from Charles Town Races!
Burt Bacharach, breeder, owner, and composer, passes
Burt Bacharach, the legendary composer who bred and owned an Eclipse winner and two of the best WV-breds ever, has died.
Trainer Anthony Farrior leading nation in wins
After a torrid January, trainer Anthony Farrior has 37 wins to date in 2023, eight more than any other trainer in the nation.
Charles Town cancels Feb. 3 card
Charles Town has canceled its Friday, Feb. 3 card, citing forecasted frigid temperatures and windy conditions.
Which horses had the best post-CT Classic careers?
Art Collector’s win in Saturday’s Grade 1 Pegasus got us wondering: which winners of the Charles Town Classic had the best careers after their Classic win?
Chromatic Lass on the ascent
Chromatic Lass got a belated start to her career, but she’s opened some eyes with back-to-back dominant scores at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town releases ’23 stakes schedule
Charles Town today unveiled a stakes schedule featuring the $1 million Charles Town Classic and the G3 Charles Town Oaks, with an increased purse.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: December 17
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Charles Town to force out Pick-6 Dec. 18
The Charles Town Races Pick 6 will have a mandatory payout day December 18, which is also the final day of the 2021 season.
Arnaldo Bocachica named Jockey of the Week
Arnaldo Bocachica, runaway riding leader at Charles Town Races, was named Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week for the week ending Dec. 12.
Charles Town picks and analysis: December 11
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: December 10
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Charles Town approved for 2022 dates
Charles Town Races will kick off its 2022 season January 6, the track announced, and while it’s slated to run 220 days, negotiations on that are ongoing.
Charles Town picks and analysis: December 4
We provide picks and analysis for this evening’s card at Charles Town Races.
Charles Town picks and horses to watch: December 3
We’ve got Charles Town picks and preview today as the track presents its Friday card!
Jungle Beast roars in WV Futurity
The improving Jungle Beast dominated the West Virginia Futurity Saturday at Charles Town on a day when two-year-olds took center stage.
