Charles Town Cancels Feb. 27 Night Program
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has canceled its live racing program scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 27, due to the expected harsh weather conditions.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| February 11 | Mountain Starter H. | $30,000g | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 18 | President's Day H. | $35,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| April 19 | Charles Town Classic | $1,500,000g | 4&up, | 9f | |
| April 19 | Confucius Say S R | $50,000a | 3&up, | 7f | |
| April 19 | Original Gold S R | $50,000a | 3&up, f/m | 7f | |
| April 19 | Robert Hilton Memorial | $100,000g | 3yo, | 7f | |
| April 19 | Sugar Maple S presented by CANTER Mid-Atlantic | $200,000g | 4&up, f/m | 7f | |
| April 19 | Charles Town Dash | $50,000g | 3&up, | 4.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24 | It's Binn Too Long S R | $50,000a | 3yo, f | 4.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| June 14 | Fancy Buckles S R | $50,000a | 3&up, f/m | 4.5f | |
| June 21 | Coin Collector S R | $50,000a | 3yo, | 4.5f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| August 9 | Robert G. Leavitt S R | $50,000a | 3yo, | 7f | |
| August 16 | Sadie Hawkins S R | $50,000a | 3&up, f/m | 7f | |
| August 23 | Frank Gall Memorial R | $50,000a | 3&up, | 7f | |
| August 30 | Sylvia Bishop Memorial R | $50,000a | 3yo, f | 7f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| September 20 | Charles Town Oaks | $500,000g | 3yo, f | 7f | |
| September 20 | Henry Mercer Memorial S R | $50,000a | 2yo, | 4.5f | |
| September 20 | It's Only Money S R | $50,000a | 3&up, | 4.5f | |
| September 20 | Pink Ribbon S | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 7f | |
| September 20 | Rachel's Turn S R | $50,000a | 2yo, f | 4.5f | |
| September 20 | Researcher S | $100,000g | 3yo, | 7f | |
| September 20 | Wild and Wonderful S | $100,000g | 3&up, | 7f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| November 8 | Tri-State Futurity R | $100,000a | 2yo, | 7f | |
| November 15 | My Sister Pearl S R | $50,000a | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| November 22 | A Huevo S R | $50,000a | 3&up, | 9f | |
| November 29 | West Virginia Futurity R | $50,000a | 2yo, | 7f |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| December 20 | Eleanor Casey Memorial R | $50,000a | 2yo, f | 7f |
Oaklawn, Penn, Charles Town Cancel Feb. 6
Oaklawn has canceled its Thursday, Feb. 6 card because of below freezing temperatures. Severe winter weather conditions have also forced the cancellation of live racing at Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course.
Charles Town Cancels Feb. 4 Card
Due to the winter weather having moved through the region Feb. 3 and anticipated for the evening of Feb. 4, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has cancelled its live racing program scheduled for Tuesday.
Guild Assembly to Focus on Health, Safety
Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse jockeys will be learning the latest information about health and safety issues, especially related to concussions, during the 2014 Jockeys' Guild Assembly Jan. 26-28 in Hollywood, Fla.
Trainer's Case Targets Absolute Insurer Rule
Maryland-based trainer Christopher Grove is targeting the "absolute insurer rule" in an appeal he has filed in the Circuit Court of Kanawha County in Charleston, W.Va.
Fred High Foils Favorites at Charles Town
Fred High, making his third attempt in the rich West Virginia Breeders' Classic Stakes, upended previous winners Russell Road and Lucy's Bob Boy to post a mild upset at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races Oct. 19.
Lucy's Bob Boy Stands Out in Rich WV Classic
Lucy's Bob Boy looks to defend his crown on the night of Oct. 19 as he takes his spot in a full gate of 10 horses for the $500,000 West Virginia Breeders' Classic, headline event at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Trainer Whose Ban Was Overturned Tossed Again
A trainer who won her appeal of a 2008 ejection from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races was ejected again by the same racetrack for an unrelated violation and has appealed that action.
Halo Dolly Returns to Hollywood in Wilshire
Grade II winner Halo Dolly looks for her first victory of the year while carrying top weight of 120 pounds in the $100,000 Wilshire Handicap (gr. IIIT) April 28, the first graded stakes of the Betfair Hollywood Park meet.
Dance to Bristol Waltzes Home in Sugar Maple
Dance to Bristol, giving the biggest effort of her career, waltzed to a nine-length romp in the $200,000 Sugar Maple Stakes at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races April 20.
Charles Town Stewards Issue Ban, Suspensions
A West Virginia-based trainer has been deemed ineligible for a license, and three others were suspended in connection with alleged use of "program trainers" at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Game On Dude Pointed to Charles Town Classic
Trainer Bob Baffert plans to run two-time Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) winner Game On Dude in the $1.5 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) April 20, according to the Santa Anita Park publicity office.
Penn National Assisting in Horse Adoption
The simulcast television feed for Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course will run informational slates that feature retired racehorses available for adoption.
Laurel, Charles Town Cancel Racing March 6
Due to a winter storm blanketing the East Coast, racing has been canceled March 6 at Laurel Park.
RMTC Calls Nikethamide 'Very Dangerous Drug'
While a recent positive for Nikethamide is the first in more than a decade in U.S. racing, the dangerous nature of the Class I drug has the attention of regulators.
Trainer Grove Suspended for Six Months, Fined
Stewards at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races have suspended trainer Christopher Grove for six months and fined him $5,000 for a major drug violation in a July race.
CANTER Mid-Atlantic Gets Charles Town Boost
After starting a successful partnership in 2009, CANTER Mid-Atlantic continues to receive grant funding from Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, enabling its ongoing program and mission to find homes for ex-racers.
Charles Town Bans Horsemen Davis, Shanyfelt
Oft-sanctioned owner/trainer Scooter Davis and trainer Doug Shanyfelt have been banned from Charles Town Races and the West Virginia Racing Commission is reviewing evidence against both horsemen.
Charles Town Cancels Night Program Feb. 1
Due to the expected high winds and cold weather in the area on the evening of Friday, Feb. 1, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races has canceled its scheduled live racing program.
Jockeys' Guild Supports Medication Reform
Members passed a resolution supporting The Jockey Club's Reformed Racing Medication Rules including a two-category medication system, progressive points-style penalties, and reciprocity among jurisdictions.
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