Coastal Mission, who’s earned more than $1.1 million, has been named by the state’s breeders as WV-bred Horse of the Year for the second straight year.
From A to Z (well, actually more like W), eight stories that grabbed our attention during the past year at Charles Town Races.
Two-time WVBC Cavada winner Hessica couldn’t get one last win, settling for second November 9, but she’s had quite a career for owner-trainer Kristy Petty.
Overnight Pow Wow denied Hessica a WVBC Cavada threepeat and helped give owner-trainer Cynthia McKee a banner four-win night.
Owner-breeder-trainer Cynthia McKee is hoping to send out two WVBC runners who won races on that card last year and a third who’s the most formful of all.
Direct the Cat, with six straight wins by a combined total of nearly 60 lengths, should be tough in Saturday’s Sylvia Bishop Memorial at Charles Town.
Saturday’s Fancy Buckles Stakes at Charles Town features stakes winners Stryda, Overnight Pow Wow, and Great Spirit along with the tough Maggie’s Girl.
A stumbling start left Overnight Pow Wow at a rival’s mercy last time out, but the 3-year-old filly turned the tables in Saturday’s Its Binn Too Long.
Eight 3-year-old fillies are slated to contest this evening’s It’s Binn Too Long Stakes at Charles Town Races, including Overnight Pow Wow and Jlodiamond.
The late John McKee bred two of the top WV-breds of recent years. Now Overnight Pow Wow, their full sister, looks to carry on that legacy.