Xpressbet to Sponsor West Virginia Derby
Advance deposit wagering outlet Xpressbet will sponsor the West Virginia Derby (gr. II) Aug. 2 at the Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester, W.Va.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| July 2 | Independence Day S. | $75,000g | 3&up | 8f T | Results & Video |
| July 2 | Firecracker S. | $75,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8f T | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| August 2 | Mountaineer Juvenile Fillies S | $100,000g | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| August 2 | Mountaineer Juvenile S | $100,000g | 2yo, | 6f | |
| August 2 | Senator Robert C. Byrd Memorial S | $100,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| August 2 | West Virginia Derby | $750,000g | 3yo, | 9f | |
| August 2 | West Virginia Governor's S | $200,000g | 3&up, | 8.5f | |
| August 2 | West Virginia House of Delegates Speaker's Cup | $100,000g | 3&up, | 8.32f T | |
| August 2 | West Virginia Legislature Chairman's Cup | $100,000g | 3&up, | 4.5f | |
| August 2 | West Virginia Secretary of State | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| August 2 | West Virginia Senate President's Cup | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.32f T |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
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| November 1 | Mountaineer Mile S | $130,000g | 3&up, | 8f | |
| November 11 | Sophomore Sprint Championship S | $85,000g | 3yo, | 6f |
MTR Gaming on Track for Planned Merger
Racetrack and casino owner MTR Gaming reports its planned merger with another casino owner is on schedule for the second half of 2014. After the merger, the company will be renamed Eldorado Resorts.
Cancellations Piling Up at Parx Racing
Parx Racing said live racing was canceled for Dec. 23-24, making the ninth and 10th lost programs in December.
Mountaineer Makes Change in 2014 Schedule
The 2014 live racing season at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, featuring a major change in weekly schedule, will commence March 1 and conclude Dec. 20.
Slideshow: The Week in Photos for 8/6/2013
Saratoga, Mountaineer, Canterbury, Calder, Louisiana Downs, Europe, Woodbine and more! view slideshow
WV-Bred King Russell Road Gets Win No. 26
Owner Mark Russell did some ducking and dodging with his 7-year-old gelding Russell Road at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort, and it paid off in an unusual way.
Taptowne Breaks Through in Governor's Stakes
The well-traveled Taptowne made a stop in West Virginia Aug. 3 and made off with the cash with a victory in the $200,000 West Virginia Governor's Stakes at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort.
No Listed Status for 2013 Independence Day
The 2013 Independence Day Stakes July 2 at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort will be designated a non-listed black-type race following a review by the American Graded Stakes Committee.
Mountaineer Horse Death Spurs Investigation
Officials looking into the cause and if any violations occurred at the time, and how reporting and protocol were handled after the death of Slippin' Around, who was scheduled to run April 19 at Mountaineer.
Midwest-Based Houghton Posts Win 5,000
Veteran jockey T.D. Houghton registered the 5,000th win of his career May 4 when he guided 3-5 favorite Mambo Galliano, owned by Shane Spiess, to a 6 1/2-length victory in a $4,000 claiming race at Thistledown.
Mountaineer Sunday Card Canceled
Wintry conditions, including snow showers and a temperature well below average, have caused the cancellation of the Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort card for Sunday, March 3.
Increased Overnight Purses at Mountaineer
Overnight races will receive a 10% increase compared with last year when Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort commences its 63rd season of live Thoroughbred racing Friday, March 1.
Macho Macho Takes West Virginia Derby
Jockey Corey Nakatani and Macho Macho let Louisiana Derby winner (gr. I) Hero of Order do the dirty work wearing out 3-5 favorite Hansen in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II), then rolled to victory Aug. 4.
THS: Whitney Handicap
- By Tom LaMarra
Tom and Pete handicap the Whitney Invitational Handicap and the West Virginia Derby this week. watch video
Hansen Faces Nine in West Virginia Derby
The brilliant, nearly white frontrunner will find the eyes of the nation upon him Aug. 4 when he heads postward as the 3-5 morning line favorite in the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II)
Turf Racing in Full Swing at Mountaineer
Turf racing has returned to Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort, which reopened its seven-furlong course on Memorial Day.
Zanjero Sires First Winner
Zanjero, a two-time grade II winner, sired his first winner when his son Zambito scored May 18 at Mountaineer Casino Racetrack & Resort in his initial start.
Mid-Atlantic Circuit: Possible--or Laughable
- By Tom LaMarra
Cooperation and concessions could do wonders in the Mid-Atlantic region, which badly needs a circuit strategy. read blog
WV Rules Allow Action in Slaughter Cases
Revised regulations adopted by the West Virginia Racing Commission would allow the agency to take action against permit holders found to have knowingly sold a horse for slaughter.
Prayer for Relief Rallies to Win WV Derby
Prayer for Relief ran down front-running Rush Now by a half-length Aug. 6 at Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort to win the $750,000 West Virginia Derby (gr. II).
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