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Full field looking for division supremacy in Leavitt

Frank Vespe / 8 years

4 min read

Saturday’s Robert Leavitt Stakes at Charles Town offers the winner a WVBC berth – and a spot at the head of the local 3-year-old class.

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Figgins family affair rolling right along

Ted Black / 8 years
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7 min read

It’s important for a trainer to have people he can trust in key positions. For Ollie Figgins, III his key people are kin: his younger brother and his 21-year-old daughter.

For McGowan, long road back leads full circle

Ted Black / 8 years

8 min read

Jockey Matt McGowan’s comeback is coming along nicely — and, he says, bringing his career full circle.

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Full field looking for division supremacy in Leavitt

Figgins family affair rolling right along

For McGowan, long road back leads full circle

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July.

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July.

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer.

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025