Tequilita Stalks and Pounces to Win Charles Town Oaks
Dorothy Matz's homebred Tequilita took a significant step down in class and took advantage Sept. 23 in the $300,000 Charles Town Oaks (G3).
Keyword: Charles Town Oaks
-
-
Tequilita Seeks Second Graded Win in Charles Town Oaks
An overflow field of three-year-old fillies will take to the gate at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Sept. 23 in a quest to take home the lion's share of the purse in the $300,000 Charles Town Oaks (G3).
-
Out-of-Competition Testing Progresses in WV
Regulators and track executives in West Virginia hope to have about 50% of the starters in two upcoming graded stakes tested out of competition as part of a launch of the program in the state.
-
-
WV Moves Ahead With Out-of-Competition Tests
The West Virginia Racing Commission plans to launch its out-of-competition program in conjunction with the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II) Aug. 6 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort.
-
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.
-
Charles Town to Help in Breast Cancer Fight
In partnership with the West Virginia affiliate of Susan G. Komen, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has scheduled a weekend of activities dedicated to the fight against breast cancer.
-
New Purse Payout for Charles Town Classic
The $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II), which has a new purse payout structure, again highlights the stakes schedule at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races for 2015.
-
Miss Behaviour Romps in Charles Town Oaks
Miss Behaviour, the even-money favorite in the 10-horse field, rolled to a commanding victory in the $500,000 Charles Town Oaks (gr. III) at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races the evening of Sept. 20.
-
Miss Behaviour Targets Charles Town Oaks
After three straight runner-up finishes in graded stakes races, grade II winner Miss Behaviour will try to get untracked Saturday, Sept. 20, when she's expected to face nine other 3-year-old fillies in Charles Town Oaks.
-
-
Charles Town Gets Dates But Awaits Contract
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races was approved for 220 live racing programs in 2014, but the West Virginia track remains in contract negotiations with horsemen.
-
Eight Stakes Elevated in Status for 2014
Eight stakes were elevated in or to graded status and 11 were downgraded for 2014 during the meeting of the American Graded Stakes Committee Dec. 4 in Lexington.
-
So Many Ways Sold to Northern Farms in Japan
Owner Maggi Moss said Sept. 23 she has sold grade I-winning 3-year-old filly So Many Ways to Katsumi Yoshida of Northern Farms in Hokkaido, Japan, for breeding purposes. The purchase price wasn't disclosed.
-
So Many Ways Gets Back on Track in CT Oaks
Maggi Moss' So Many Ways got back on track with a strong off-the-pace victory in the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks for 3-year-old fillies at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Sept. 21.
-
Tough Fillies to Battle in Charles Town Oaks
Ten 3-year-old fillies, including grade I winner So Many Ways and twice grade I-placed My Happy Face, are expected to compete in the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Sept. 21.
-
Book Review Earns Raves in Charles Town Oaks
Favored Book Review, invading from New York for trainer Chad Brown, took down the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks with a big sweeping move from the back of the pack on the night of Sept. 22 at Charles Town.
-
Book Review Faces Softer in Charles Town Oaks
Book Review, disappointing when seventh as the second choice in last month's Test Stakes (gr. I), is the mild 3-1 favorite in the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks Sept. 22 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
-
-
Charles Town Expands 'Ribbon' Program in 2012
The "Race for the Ribbon" program, one of the big event nights at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, will be expanded this year to serve as a preview of the West Virginia Breeders Classics.
-
$1M Classic Tops Charles Town Stakes Slate
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has announced a 28-race stakes program valued at $3.59 million for 2012.
-
Homebred Strike the Moon Hits It Big in Oaks
R. Larry Johnson, who began racing horses for $2,000 purses at Charles Town Races in the mid-1970s, more than stepped it up a notch Sept. 17 when his homebred Strike the Moon won the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks.
-
CT Oaks Lures Three Graded Stakes Winners
A trio of graded stakes winners headline a field of 10 3-year-old fillies in $400,000 Charles Town Oaks Sept. 17 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
-
Rich Graded 'Classic' Tops Charles Town Slate
The first graded stakes in the history of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races highlights a 2011 stakes schedule worth more than $3 million at the West Virginia track.
-
Derwin's Star Shines in Charles Town Oaks
Derwin's Star seized the lead on the turn for home and cruised to her first stakes victory by 4 3/4 lengths in the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks Sept. 18 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
-
Large Purse Helps Draw Solid Field in CT Oaks
An evenly matched field of 10 3-year-old fillies will go to post Sept. 18 in the second running of the $400,000 Charles Town Oaks.
-
-
Four Gifts Takes Center Stage at Charles Town
Multiple graded stakes winner Four Gifts headlines the inaugural running of the $250,000 Charles Town Oaks, the feature race on Race for the Ribbon night to be held Aug. 15 at Charles Town Races & Slots.
