West Virginia Breeders’ Classics news and notes
Lookback: Charles Town Races 2022 top stories
We look back at the people, horses, and stories that caught our attention during 2022 at West Virginia’s Charles Town Racess.
Muad’dib powers to WVBC Classic repeat
Muad’dib withstood a strong challenge from an unexpected source to win the WV Breeders’ Classic for the second straight year.
Hessica scores in WVBC Cavada
Hessica sat a perfect trip under Antonio Lopez and powered to an upset in the WVBC Cavada Saturday at Charles Town Races.
WV-bred Hall of Fame welcomes first class
The West Virginia-bred Hall of Fame welcome its initial class of six Saturday, headed by two Grade 1 winners and five millionaires.
Penguin Power earns fourth WVBC victory
Penguin Power scored in the WVBC Dash for Cash to become just the second horse to win four WVBC events.
VIDEO: Previewing the Sam Huff WV Breeders’ Classic
The seemingly ageless Cordmaker earned the first graded stake win of his career when he surged to victory in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel park.
VIDEO: Previewing the WV Breeders’ Classics Cavada
The seemingly ageless Cordmaker earned the first graded stake win of his career when he surged to victory in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel park.
Off to the Races Radio: Holden, Gluckson featured
Off to the Races returns to the airwaves October 8 with a show featuring WV Breeders’ Classics cofounder Carol Holden and Jim Gluckson of the Breeders’ Cup.
WVBC: Seeking clarity in 2yo stakes
Saturday’s juvenile West Virginia Breeders’ Classics (WVBC) 2yo stakes could bring some clarity to a division in which upsets have been the norm.
WVBC: Bocachica hoping to be “as lucky” as in 2021
The seemingly ageless Cordmaker earned the first graded stake win of his career when he surged to victory in Saturday’s G3 General George at Laurel park.
WVBC: Added ground a plus for Candy Invasion
The improving Candy Invasion is expected to arrive at Saturday’s West Virginia Breeders’ Classic as an upset contender with a love for three turns.
WVBC: The Sky Is Falling pointing to Cavada
Three-year-old The Sky Is Falling bested her elders last out in the Sadie Hawkins Stakes and now is pointing to the Oct. 8 WV Cavada Breeders’ Classic.
