The first running of the Lucy’s Bob Boy Stakes Saturday at Charles Town prompted memories of the speedster, and some “what if” musing.
Milloinaire West Virginia-bred Lucy’s Bob Boy was officially retired in a pre-race ceremony tonight at Charles Town, joining longtime rival Russell Road.
Trainer Manolo Mangual nearly died in a motorcycle accident in July. So you can understand his excitement at winning his first-ever stake tonight.
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.
A year ago, Lucy’s Bob Boy finished ninth at 3-5 in the West Virginia Breeders Classic. He’ll seek redemption Saturday and is “moving upward,” says trainer.
Rise Up, banished from the Triple Crown trail, will try to get back on track in the Robert Hilton Memorial Stakes Saturday at Charles Town.
One horse is “sort of like a fish.” The other has a hard-to-say name. Both delivered the goods — and plenty of smiles — Saturday at Charles Town.