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Russell Road

2006 Chestnut Gelding

Trainer: James W. Casey
Jockey: Luis A. Perez
Owner: Mark E. Russell
Breeder: Robert H. Lloyd
Russell Road Wheaton Alydar
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Lucy's Bob Boy Romps in WV Breeders' Classic

Lucy's Bob Boy Romps in WV Breeders' Classic

Lucy's Bob Boy left odds-on pick Russell Road and the rest behind on the final turn en route to an eight-length romp in the $450,000 West Virginia Breeders' Classic at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Oct. 20.

 Saturday, October 20, 2012
Russell Road Aims for Third WV Classic Title

Russell Road Aims for Third WV Classic Title

Russell Road will try to overcome a two-month layoff as he aims for his third victory in the West Virginia Breeders' Classic as the 2-1 morning line favorite on the night of Oct. 20 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

 Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Popular Russell Road Gets 20th Career Victory

Popular Russell Road Gets 20th Career Victory

Mark Russell's Russell Road, a millionaire West Virginia-bred, signaled he's ready for another campaign with a smashing victory in the $50,000 Confucius Say Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Apri 14.

 Saturday, April 14, 2012
Russell Road Repeats in WV Breeders' Classic

Russell Road Repeats in WV Breeders' Classic

Favored Russell Road won the West Virginia Breeders' Classic for the second time in his career Oct. 15, sweeping past pacesetter Plantation and holding steady for a two-length victory in the $450,000 event at Charles Town.

 Saturday, October 15, 2011
Past Winners Pitted in WV Breeders' Classic

Past Winners Pitted in WV Breeders' Classic

A full field of 10, including past race winners Sea Rescue, Russell Road, and Ghostly Thunder, are set for the featured $500,000 West Virginia Breeders' Classic Oct. 15 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

 Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sweet Goodbye to Try Again in Sugar Maple

Sweet Goodbye to Try Again in Sugar Maple

William Harris' Sweet Goodbye, 11-for-20 lifetime and five-for-six at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, on April 16 will seek to capture what eluded her last year -- victory in the $250,000 Sugar Maple Stakes.

 Thursday, April 14, 2011

Runco to the 'Rescue' on Classics Night

Coleswood Farm's Sea Rescue rallied strongly heading into the far turn and gradually edged away late to post a 57-1 upset in the $450,000 West Virginia Breeders Classic for state-bred runners Oct. 16 at Charles Town.

 Monday, October 18, 2010
A Tale of Two Classics for Awesome Gem?

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West Point Thoroughbreds' Awesome Gem, no stranger to coast-to-coast travel, is back on the East Coast for a race his connections hope lay the groundwork for another try in the Breeders' Cup World Championships this year.

 Friday, April 16, 2010
Researcher Wins Prep for Charles Town Classic

Researcher Wins Prep for Charles Town Classic

The winner of the inaugural Charles Town Classic in 2009 seems well on his way to making a bid for top honors again this year.

 Monday, March 29, 2010

Charles Town Wants Top Field for $1M Classic

Preparations have begun, locally and elsewhere, for the $1-million Charles Town Classic in April.

 Thursday, February 04, 2010

Russell Road Now 8-for-8 in WV-bred Stakes

Mark Russell's Russell Road ran his record to eight-for-eight in West Virginia-bred stakes with a victory in the $51,100 A Heuvo Stakes at Charles Town Races & Slots Nov. 21.

 Sunday, November 22, 2009
$2 Million on Line in WV Breeders Classics

$2 Million on Line in WV Breeders Classics

The richest night of racing in West Virginia history takes place Oct. 17 when the $2-million West Virginia Breeders Classics program is held at Charles Town Races & Slots.

 Friday, October 16, 2009

Big Drama Steals Charles Town Festival Show

A month after a troubled fifth-place finish in the Preakness (gr. I), Harold Queen's homebred Big Drama rebounded with a dominating performance in the $250,000 Red Legend Stakes at Charles Town the night of June 20.

 Sunday, June 21, 2009
Rich Sprint Festival Next Up at Charles Town

Rich Sprint Festival Next Up at Charles Town

Prominent names are expected for the June 20 Charles Town Races & Slots Sprint Festival, which will feature five stakes worth a total of $750,000.

 Thursday, June 11, 2009

Researcher Right at Home in CT Classic

A combination of talent and home-field advantage helped Researcher produce a powerful victory in the inaugural Charles Town Classic at Charles Town Races & Slots the evening of April 18. And he vanquished a few grade I winners in the process.

 Saturday, April 18, 2009

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Ky. Derby Trail: Florida Follies

Ky. Derby Trail: Florida Follies

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 Monday, February 02, 2009
More Articles about Russell Road
Russell Road wins the 2012 A Huevo Stakes.
Photo: Mike Montgomery
Russell Road wins the 2012 A Huevo Stakes.
Russell Road wins the 2012 Confucious Say Stakes.
Photo: Charles Town Photo
Russell Road wins the 2012 Confucious Say Stakes.
Photo: Maryland Jockey Club, Jim McCue

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