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H.K. Jockey Club Community Trophy, Dixiana Elkhorn, Charles Town Classic, California Stakes, Power Of Music, Hilliard Lyons Doubledogdare, Capistrano, Illinois Derby, Whimsical and more.
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Imperative Repeats in Charles Town Classic
Three runners entered the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (G2) April 22 for Loooch Racing and Imaginary Stables, and one got by with a little help from his friends.
Weekend Stakes Rundown: a Classic, a Derby, and More
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Each week BloodHorse.com looks forward to the weekend's biggest races. This week we have big stakes cards at Charles Town and Laurel Park, a pair of graded stakes at Santa Anita Park, and more.
Litfin: Hot Pace Likely in Charles Town Classic
While there is a bit of a lull as we await the Kentucky Derby Presented By Yum! Brands (G1) on the first Saturday in May, there will be some noteworthy stakes action Saturday.
Will Stanford Be Defeated in the Charles Town Classic?
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Charles Town Classic (G2)
Stanford Seeks Charles Town Classic Repeat
Stanford is back for a repeat bid in the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (G2).
Fox Sports 2 to Televise Charles Town Classic
As a part of the New York Racing Association, Inc.'s announcement of an expanded partnership with FOX Sports that will result in additional live broadcasts, the $1,250,000 Charles Town Classic (G2) will be part of the coverage this season.
Northwest Stud Announces 2017 Stud Fees
Northwest Stud of Ocala, Fla., announced the 2017 fees for its roster of stallions, which includes Gone Astray, Duke of Mischief, and Wrote.
'Chance' First Black-Type Winner for Skipshot
J J Brevan Stable's Chance of Luck dug in late to win the $100,000 Inaugural Stakes Dec. 3 at Tampa Bay Downs and become the first black-type stakes winner for sire Skipshot.
Castellano Again Tops Penn Gaming Challenge
A familiar name stands atop the final standings following the completion of the 2016 Penn Gaming Racing Challenge as jockey Javier Castellano claimed the title as top rider in the series for a third consecutive year.
Charles Town Sets Early 2017 Schedule
The first five months of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races calendar for 2017 have been set, with 76 days of live racing to be conducted from Jan. 11 through May 20 on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings.
Millionaire Mister Marti Gras Retired
Lothenbach Stable's homebred multiple graded stakes-winning millionaire Mister Marti Gras has been retired from racing and is ready to start his second career, trainer Chris Block said.
Trainer Keefe Keeps Very Active in Maryland
Following a quiet spring during the Pimlico meet, trainer Tim Keefe has gotten off to a quick start at Laurel Park's summer meet. He's also a triathlete and assists his wife in the area of racehorse aftercare.
Nyquist Staying On Target for the Derby
The Nyquist Derby Express remains on track and is rolling full-stream toward the First Saturday in May.
Stanford Gate to Wire in Charles Town Classic
Stanford, who just missed winning the $500,000 Gulfstream Park Handicap (gr. II) in his previous start, got the lion's share of a much bigger pot with a victory in the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 23.
Imperative, Page McKenney Return for Charles Town Classic
Imperative and Page McKenney, second and third, respectively, behind Moreno in last year's Charles Town Classic (gr. II), are among 10 older horses entered in the $1.25 million event April 23 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Nyquist Gallops, 'Couldn't Look Any Better'
Undefeated Nyquist galloped at Keeneland April 18 and is expected to work again April 22 at the Lexington track as he prepares for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I).
Untapable, Whitmore Breeze at Oaklawn
The champion racemare remains on track for the April 16 Apple Blossom (gr. I), while Whitmore moved closer to his scheduled start in the $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) on the same day.
Charles Town Classic Attracts 56 Nominees
In keeping with tradition, California-based horses again populate the list of nominees for the $1.25 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II), which this year will be run April 23.
WVRC OKs $1.25M Charles Town Classic Purse
The West Virginia Racing Commission Dec. 23 approved the $1.25 million purse for the 2016 Charles Town Classic (gr. II), but the vote wasn't unanimous.
Commissioner Heads Hawthorne Gold Cup
Multiple graded stakes winner Commissioner headlines a field of eight for the 79th running of the $250,000 Hawthorne Gold Cup (gr. II) Nov. 28 at Hawthorne Racecourse.
Pants On Fire to Stand at Diamond B Farm
Multiple graded stakes winner Pants On Fire will stand his initial season at stud for $5,000 next year at Glenn and Becky Brok's Diamond B Farm near Mohrsville, Pa.
Rome: Shared Belief Returns to Light Training
Co-owner Jim Rome said on Twitter Sept. 21 that Shared Belief, who hasn't raced since April, is officially back in training.
Hot City Girl Speeds to CT Oaks Victory
Lady Sheila Stables' Hot City Girl sped to the lead in the $350,000 Charles Town Oaks (gr. III) and never relented, securing her first graded score in gate-to-wire fashion.
Sarah Sis Aims to Add Charles Town Oaks
Already a three-time stakes winner this season, Sarah Sis will try to add the $350,000 Charles Town Oaks (gr. III) Sept. 19.
| Horse | Trainer | Breeder / Owner |
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| Caixa Eletronica | Todd A. Pletcher |
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| Cease | David Jacobson |
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| Duke of Mischief | David Fawkes |
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| Eighttofasttocatch | Timothy L. Keefe |
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| Mister Marti Gras | Chris M. Block |
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| Norman Asbjornson | Carlos A. Mancilla |
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| Norvsky | Donald Warren |
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| Pants On Fire | Kelly J. Breen |
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| Redding Colliery | Kiaran P. McLaughlin |
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| Skipshot | Gennadi Dorochenko |
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| Tackleberry | Luis Olivares |
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| Tres Borrachos | Martin F. Jones |
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| Uh Oh Bango | R. Kory Owens |
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