News and notes from around the Midlantic region: sports betting, Better Talk Now, and a horse with a 6 1/2 year layoff…
A new rule to increase betting interests eliminates coupled entries at West Virginia’s thoroughbred tracks, but horsemen have concerns.
Charles Town in April recorded the highest per-race wagering in its 84-year history.
A spate of naproxen positives involving shippers to Charles Town has regional horsemen suspecting contamination even as the Racing Commission investigates
The Charles Town Classic has always attracted good horses in search of a payday. But in the first running, local hero Researcher boosted local pride with an upset.
The March 25 edition of “Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network” had a bevy of great guests. Check it out here!
The lineup for Saturday’s edition of “Off to the Races on The Racing Biz Radio Network” includes jockey Katie Davis and others.
The bill, supported by WV Racing United and Charles Town Races, would initiate a source market fee on ADW wagers in the Mountain State.
This year’s Charles Town Classic will be televised on Fox Sports 2 as part of NYRA’s television package.
Charles Town Races and EquiLottery announced an agreement that can’t hurt — and could help — spread the word about racing in the Mountain State.