“Beyond thought” is how one person described the idea of a million-dollar race at Charles Town – but there it was Saturday, despite the rain and cold.
The owners of the Charles Town Classic and Sugar Maple winners probably agree on at least one thing: “The whole life is about family,” one said.
Only one favorite has won the Charles Town Classic in its eight-year history. Who were the longest shots to win it?
Fan favorite millionaire Ben’s Cat finished fifth today in his 11-year-old season debut – a result not likely to quiet those calling for his retirement.
Jockey Ashley Castrenze missed six months with a persistent rib injury. She returned Friday: out of breath but glad to be back.
The Equine Injury Database is a huge step forward for racing. The next would be for more tracks in the database to make their data available to the public.
Stellar Wind, the speedy Virginia-bred star, is 3-5 on the morning line for the G1 Apple Blossom Friday at Oaklawn Park in her season debut.
The three open stakes on the Charles Town Classic undercard — the Sugar Maple, Hilton Memorial, and Russell Road Stakes — have drawn over 130 nominations.
Laurel lover Faze the Nation won for the fifth time in six races, this time in Laurel Park’s featured allowance race.
Mid-Atlantic handle rose in March versus the prior month, though the average was essentially flat.