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17
May

For McGowan, long road back leads full circle

Ted Black / 8 years
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8 min read

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

22
Apr

Seeing double on Charles Town Classic undercard

Ted Black / 8 years
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9 min read

Things kept happening in pairs on the undercard of this afternoon’s Grade 2 Charles Town Classic.

25
Jan

Casey family affair looks set to thrive for years to come

Ted Black / 9 years
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10 min read

The Casey family started racing at Charles Town over 50 years ago. With two sons in the game and good runners in the barn, their run looks set to continue for years to come.

09
Oct

Cavada contenders look to rule distaff division

The Biz / 10 years
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6 min read

In Saturday’s $150,000 WVBC Cavada, a bevy of contenders look to take charge of Charles Town’s distaff division.

08
Oct

Rivals set to clash again in WV Breeders Classic

Ted Black / 10 years
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8 min read

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.

12
May

Star WV-bred Down Town Allen euthanized

The Biz / 10 years
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3 min read

Down Town Allen, the first West Virginia-bred distaffer to earn more than $1 million, was euthanized Monday as a result of injuries suffered April 18.

20
Apr

For locals, mixed emotions on Charles Town Classic day

Ted Black / 10 years
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5 min read

by Ted Black On an afternoon that many Charles Town racing fans will remember as the day that Shared Belief pulled up as the 3-10 favorite in the Grade 2, $1.5 million Charles Town Classic, a handful of local owners and trainers had plenty to savor on an undercard which featured seven races for horses […]

17
Nov

Down Town Allen surges past $1 million in earnings

The Biz / 11 years
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2 min read

The donut-loving seven-year-old mare won Saturday’s My Sister Pearl Stakes at Charles Town to become the first West Virginia-bred distaffer to earn so much.

20
Oct

Upsets spice up West Virginia Breeders Classics night

Ted Black / 11 years
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7 min read

Favorites usually rule on West Virginia Breeders Classics night. But Saturday saw one surprise after another, as longshots enjoyed a solid day.

15
Oct

Donut-eating Down Town Allen heads Cavada field

Jeff Brammer / 11 years
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4 min read

Forced to scratch last year, trainer John Casey and 2012 Cavada champ Down Town Allen aim to take that race Saturday at the West Virginia Breeders Classics.

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