William Earl Atkins Archives • The Racing Biz

Plan ahead and plenty of water: riders, trainers beat the heat

Ted Black / 2 years

4 min read

Some tracks canceled Saturday, but the show went on at Laurel Park, and trainers and riders told us how they beat the heat.

Star of Night headlines CT stakes action

Ted Black / 3 years

7 min read

The first two stakes of 2022 take place Saturday at Charles Town Races, with Jeff Runco trainees favored in both and champ Star of Night making her return.

Charles Town Races
Fiber and Emily
West Virginia horse racing
William Earl Atkins

At 7, Fiber and Emily hitting his stride

Ted Black / 3 years
3
5 min read

Veteran Fiber and Emily keeps on trucking for owner-breeder-trainer William Earl Atkins.

Delaware Park picks and analysis: July 24, 2025

Nick’s Picks: Colonial Downs picks July 23, 2025

A few minutes with: Jack Fisher

Colonial Downs: Latest jockey and trainer stats

VIDEO: Charles Town weekend highlights

Mid-Atlantic three stars: July 21, 2025

Plan ahead and plenty of water: riders, trainers beat the heat

Star of Night headlines CT stakes action

At 7, Fiber and Emily hitting his stride

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