West Virginia Breeding
Midlantic mares bred declines amid continuing national fall
The latest report of mares bred shows continuing declines in the region and nationally as the foal crop continues to drop.
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.
Report of mares bred shows Midlantic declines
While the just-released report of of mares bred showed essentially flat national numbers, the MId-Atlantic saw a 15% drop.
Anna’s Bandit retired
Anna’s Bandit, an 11-time stakes winner who earned over $800,000, has been retired and will be bred next year, co-owner Gina Robb said.
John McKee and Fiber Sonde’s “great cross”
The combination of his sire Fiber Sonde and mares by Indian Charlie has been a major factor in John McKee’s recent success – and that looks to be continuing.
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.
Aldrin, kin to Tapit, to stand at O’Sullivan
Aldrin, a three-quarter brother to Tapit by Malibu Moon, will stand stud at West Virginia’s O’Sullivan Farms.
West Virginia-breds hit the ground running in ’17
A trio of West Virginia-breds took their show on the road in the last week, winning at major tracks across the country.
Absent Candy One stars on WVBC night
13-year-old Candy One starred on WVBC night at Charles Town. Though a middling racer, she’s an all-star broodmare and the dam of two horses that won Saturday.
Slip the Cable romps on record-setting WVBC night
Slip the Cable dominated the WVBC Classic yesterday at Charles Town, on a night when the event set a handle record — and he wasn’t the only one to have a good night.
West Virginia breeders “bombarded on all sides”
Our state-by-state review of breeding programs continues with West Virginia, whose industry faces casino competition and uncertain state support.
On tap: Weekend stakes
What’s on tap: stakes action at Charles Town and Parx, a big day at Laurel, and a top Midlantic-bred in action.
October’s Top Midlantic-bred Poll
Four members of October’s Top Midlantic-bred Poll are in action this Breeders’ Cup weekend.
WVBC celebrates “local horses and local talent”
Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders Classics (WVBC) is the state’s “Super Bowl Saturday” of racing, said one participant, and it’s about helping others.
Trainer Jeff Runco hits WVBC grand slam
Trainer Jeff Runco hit a rare grand slam Saturday night, taking four stakes on West Virginia Breeders Classics night, including the first three races.
West Virginia Breeders Classics dashboard
It’s West Virginia Breeders Classics night. Here’s our coverage, in one handy place.
On tap: Weekend stakes
What’s on tap: the West Virginia Breeders Classics, a PA-bred stake, and a Virginia-bred in graded company.
Cavada contenders look to rule distaff division
In Saturday’s $150,000 WVBC Cavada, a bevy of contenders look to take charge of Charles Town’s distaff division.
Rivals set to clash again in WV Breeders Classic
Saturday’s $500,000 WV Breeders Classic will feature yet another clash between Lucy’s Bob Boy and Russell Road — spiced up by a talented supporting cast.
John McKee has plenty of reasons for hope in WVBC
Owner/breeder/trainer John McKee has plenty of reasons to be optimistic in the upcoming West Virginia Breeders Classic.