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CT 1/10/2012 R3 - Easter Rising cuts back to best trip at Charles Town

Tuesday's 3rd race (8:13pm ET) from Charles Town is a $5,000 claiming event for fillies and mares which have never won three races. They will be dashing six and one half furlongs on the main track. #6 Easter Rising (6-1) dueled and weakened to 4th in...

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HRRN to Broadcast Charles Town Classic

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races announced today that it has reached an agreement with Horse Racing Radio Network (HRRN), the Eclipse Award-winning broadcast organization based in Lexington, Kentucky, to provide the live radio broadcast for the 2012 Charles Town Classic on April 14. The...Read More

Source: horseracingnation.com · Posted 17 days ago ·

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TrishaShockey · great...we need more national coverage on our racetrack...keep sthe spotlight on a smaller track that attracts local&national racehorses to compete!!! · 14 days ago ·

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How the Economy Has Shaped the Industry

Dead Heat Debates’ Laura Pugh and I were discussing the Count Fleet Stakes and the G3 Sham Stakes, and, as always happens with conversations, when we had exhausted that topic, we moved on to another. As we discussed this year’s crop of 3-year olds, our conversation somehow meandered to Rapid Redux a...Read More

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cpsoren121 · And it goes beyond just the owners and trainers. Fans alike are also affected by the economic conditions. If they only knew that a day at the races aren't as expensive as they think. Great read though! Nice work. · 33 days ago ·

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DeadHeat · Thank you very much for the mention, it was a great discussion :) Money influences so much now, one other thing is the retirment. While i grow tired of the early retirement, I understand that money is a huge part of the decision. When racing, the insurance on a horse rises each year it runs, especially the ones like Smarty, Afleet, and Bernardini. The entry fees are tens of thousands if not more, shipping, bills and everything pile up. Why would you pay a trainer for another year, in this economy, while increasing the risk of injury to your horse, paying outlandish entry fees, when you could just pay a board bill and my millions in profit with that same horse as a stud? Is it greed, I would say in some cases it is, however, there are other factors. On Zenyatta, I feel the same way as above. Love the horse, but think the connections had a bull and would not let her out of the pen more than once a year. I don't expect a west coaster to travle 3k miles for one race. What I do expect is to race where your talent puts you. Her talent far exceeded any filly or mare in the Cali division, which is why I am angry they did not run her against males in Cali. It is my opinion that she would have won and dusted any male in Cali during 09 and 2010. RR is no stakes horse, and while he races below where he should, he makes up for it by how often he runs. 19 times in one year is unheard in the larger circles of racing, the most Zenyatta ran was 7 times in year. Her final two seasons she started 5 and 6 times. · 33 days ago ·

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brooklyn.steve · This is the same reason some horses don't go to the Breeders Cup that should. Yeah, it would be nice to win, but the risk/reward factor will almost never favor the owner. As an owner, one thing I have wanted to see changed for some time is purse distribution. If the bulk of the money goes to the winner, how is anyone except the winner supposed to make a buck? It should be a uniform 50% of the purse money goes to the winner, 25% goes to the 2nd place horse, 12% to the show horse and so on. The winner of any race, I don't care if it's a MCL or the Kentuck Derby, should never get more than 50% of the purse money. · 33 days ago ·

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Floridaf · Chris, you're absolutely right about a day at the races. Depending on how far away from a track you live, the most expensive part of the day would probably be travel costs and betting. Laura, you make a VERY good point about racing where your talent puts you. If this actually happened, we would have more competitive and exciting races. If Zenyatta had raced against the boys more times than just in the BCC, then her fans would have been ecstatic. Her closing kick was amazing to watch, but it was even more thrilling when she raced and won against males. Steve, I like your idea about purse distribution. It would definitely make more people take more risks rather than playing it safe in the interests of trying not to land in the red. · 32 days ago ·

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Charles Town sets 2011 handle records, Acosta, Runco top standings

A busy 2011 racing season at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races included the first graded stakes race in track history, the silver anniversary of the West Virginia Breeders’ Classics and, ultimately, a record for the highest average daily handle in Charles Town’s 78 year history...Read More

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17-20-22

Reducing takeout in today's horse racing environment is a complicated issue. For future growth, it is a must, but tracks reducing rates are bound to feel at least a little short term heat...Read More

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Rapid Redux: What gives foes the itch to scratch?

A race won by Rapid Redux, the 18th victory in the 5-year-old gelding’s record-breaking 20-race winning streak, was investigated for impropriety by the Board of Stewards at the Charles Town racetrack in West Virginia.Read More

Source: paulickreport.com · Posted 59 days ago ·

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Saratoga John · What would John Veitch have done in this circumstance? · 58 days ago ·

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Floridaf · What a bizarre turn of events. I hope they get this sorted out in a satisfactory manner. · 58 days ago ·

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There's Never Been a Better Time for New York to Slash Takeouts

The trend across racing is there, and it's prevalent. Handle will be down to close to $10 billion this season, another 7% decline. But there are a few bright spots, and what to do to achieve some success is hitting racing over the head with a hammer: Slots tracks that take some…Read More

Source: pullthepocket.blogspot.com · Posted 65 days ago ·

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Making the Grade

Recently I have felt like a college student all over again. No, not keggers and dormitory life, I’ve been waiting for the grades to come in, and this time it wasn’t on Mrs. Kenny’s Chemistry final, but rather from The American Graded Stakes Committee. Today’s the day. They reviewed the unrestricted ...Read More

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AndyScoggin · Guess I wasn't the only one doing report cards! · 69 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · I already gave you your grade, right? ;-) · 69 days ago ·

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travel_vic · wow do we love in the same universe? parx on top? · 68 days ago ·

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Eighteen and Counting for Rapid Redux

Robert Cole Jr.’s Rapid Redux withstood challenges from two opponents through the first mile and then drew away to win his 18th race in a row Oct. 14 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.Rapid Redux is now only one win away from tying Zenyatta and Peppers Pride for the modern-day North American...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 117 days ago ·

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Rapid Redux eyes Laurel, Charles Town races

Rapid Redux’s pursuit of Thorougbred racing’s all-time record for consecutive wins will continue this weekend. Exactly where and when, however, remains uncertain. A 5-year-old gelding trained by David Wells, Rapid Redux has won 17 straight races since last December, two shy of the North American rec...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 121 days ago ·

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SILVER ANNIVERSARY OF THE WEST VIRGINIA BREEDERS CLASSIC

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is located in Charles Town, West Virginia and is one of two Thoroughbred horse-racing tracks in the state, the other being Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack & Resort in Chester. The Charles Town track is about 63 miles from Washington, DC and is proximate to bo...Read More

Source: horseracingbusiness.com · Posted 124 days ago ·

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West Virginia Dreamin’

Last night it was Rapid Redux who shifted the attention of many race fans to West Virginia’s Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races. Robert Cole Jr.’s 5-year-old gelding rolled to the early lead under J.D. Acosta and cruised home easily to yet another victory. If you are keeping score at home, the w...Read More

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AndyScoggin · I love following Rapid Redux. I'm a huge fan. In his last 10 races he has not been behind at a single call! · 145 days ago ·

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zatt · I'm with you. Double R has won 17 in a row, what's not to like? I don't care what level of racing this is ... 17 in a row ain't easy! · 145 days ago ·

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ScottDick · I tell ya, the smaller tracks in the country are starting to draw all the big horses! :) · 145 days ago ·

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likin sparks · I spent the evening at CT, good races and really great food on the terrace · 144 days ago ·

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BrianZipse · Groupie Doll came from last, went way wide on the bullring, and still almost got there ... definitely a filly to watch! · 144 days ago ·

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Rapid Redux Keeps Streak Alive at Charles Town

Robert Cole Jr.’s Rapid Redux popped the gate and never looked back en route to his 17th consecutive victory Sept. 16 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.The 5-year-old Kentucky-bred gelding by Pleasantly Perfect is now two victories shy of tying the record of 19 consecutive wins held by Peppe...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 145 days ago ·

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Her Smile Headlines Charles Town Oaks

A trio of graded stakes winners headline a full field of 3-year-old fillies in Saturday night's $400,000 Charles Town Oaks at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.The seven-furlong Charles Town Oaks will be the featured event on the track's third annual Race for the Ribbon card.Bobby Flay's Grade ...Read More

Source: journal-news.net · Posted 147 days ago ·

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jinlie01 · Like Strike the Moon in this race. · 147 days ago ·

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likin sparks · I'm going with Hot Summer on this one, gonna be here at CT to watch it. · 147 days ago ·

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mdracing69 · Interesting race. The Charles Town bullring can be tricky to handle. Coax Liberty should offer value at 6-1. She gets Dunkelberger and has enough positional speed to work out a decent inner tactical trip. · 147 days ago ·

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Rapid Redux shoots for 17th straight

Robert Cole Jr.’s Rapid Redux will attempt to win for the 17th consecutive time on Friday night at Charles Town Races in a starter allowance race his trainer said is “the toughest test” he will face during the win streak. Rapid Redux, a five-year-old gelding by Pleasantly Perfect, will face nine oth...Read More

Source: thoroughbredtimes.com · Posted 149 days ago ·

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annmatt · Can't wait! I'm nearly as anxious about this race as I was for the BCC!! Ridiculous! LOL · 148 days ago ·

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Protagonist · Miguel Santiago, KJB, I told you a long time ago that this horse was going to be a good one. It tickles me that someone else is going to get the GLORY and Not You Knuckleheads! The Best of Luck to Mr. Cole and those surrounding Rapid Redux presently. · 148 days ago ·

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Charles Town reduces takeout on exotics

Charles Town plans to reduce the takeout on trifecta, superfecta, pick three, and pick four wagers from 25 percent to 22 percent, effective Sept. 17.Approval for the change was granted by the Charles Town Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association and the West Virginia Racing Commission at the...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 152 days ago ·

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A racing circuit in the Mid-Atlantic?

It doesn’t take much more than a little extra time and gasoline…Read More

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Sweet Milestone

On the surface Sweet Halucination’s victory in the fifth race April 23 at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races hardly seemed special. The colt won by 81/2 lengths after setting the pace, but hardly a day goes by in which some horse somewhere doesn’t win by that margin or in that fashion.What made ...Read More

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Father’s Day Should Be a Family Day

June 19th is Father’s Day. It is the day when we Dads get to share our favorite activity with our family. So on Sunday at Monmouth Park you will see many families filing into the picnic area with coolers and grills, and Racing Forms tucked under arms – all to make sure that Dad has a great day. Read More

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zatt · As a relatively new father, this one especially resonates with me ... I will never tire of bringing my family to the races. By the way, Kendra (turning 3 in a few weeks) rode her first pony ever on Sunday. :) · 240 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · My son had his first pony ride at Monmouth on a Family Fun Day! He goes riding once a week with his school. That's on the big horses! · 240 days ago ·

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12thCrown · I agree Matt. My wife couldn't tell a T'bred from a mule until we met, yet she has given me the nod on several big racing trips w/out her. She'll go an entire day at Lone Star without even making a bet, but now that we have a 2YO filly loves visiting her at the farm. Happy Fathers Day, sir! · 235 days ago ·

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AndyScoggin · Hope you all had a great Father's Day! · 235 days ago ·

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J P's Gusto Rebounds in Red Legend

GEM Inc.’s J P's Gusto, who hadn’t won a race since the grade I Del Mar Futurity last September, signaled his fondness for sprinting with a blowout victory in the $400,000 Red Legend Stakes for 3-year-olds at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races June 18.Before the race trainer Mike Hushion indicat...Read More

Source: bloodhorse.com · Posted 235 days ago ·

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J P's Gusto, Decisive Moment in Red Legend

Six horses who started in a Kentucky Derby prep race, and one who exits the Derby itself, are part of a deep, competitive field entered in the $450,000 Red Legend Stakes on Saturday at Charles Town.The Red Legend, for 3-year-olds at seven furlongs around two turns, drew a field of 10, and may well h...Read More

Source: drf.com · Posted 238 days ago ·

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Stakes Tracker - Probables

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4/14/2012
2012 Charles Town Classic (G2)
1 1/8 m, Dirt; 4+ M

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Redding Colliery

K. McLaughlin

Goal

grindstone96

Duke Of Mischief

D. Fawkes

Goal

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4/14/2012
2012 Sugar Maple (LS)
7 f, Dirt; 4+ F

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Strike The Moon

M. Trombetta

Possible

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Race Results & Past Performances

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04/14/12

7 f

3 M

Robert Hilton Memorial

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04/14/12

7 f

4+ F

Sugar Maple

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04/14/12

1 1/8 m

4+ M

Charles Town Classic-G2

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01/10/12

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01/03/12

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12/21/11

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12/16/11

7 f

3+ F

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Bahia Beach

Shefoggedmyglasses

Love's Reason

1:27.10

12/01/11

6 1/2 f

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MSW

Flat Brown

Ebony

Lord Windsor

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11/19/11

1 1/8 m

3+ M (S)

1:53.02

11/16/11

6 1/2 f

2 M

MSW

I'm All Spotted Up

Party Mocha

Exhorler

1:23.35

10/15/11

1 1/8 m

3+ M (S)

West Virginia Breeders Classic

Russell Road

Black Belt

Plantation

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10/14/11

1 1/8 m

3+ M

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Rapid Redux

Smiling Jordan

Working Man Blues

1:51.94

09/17/11

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Russell Road

Son Of A Bear

Plantation

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09/17/11

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Rapid Redux

Smiling Jordan

Fudge the Books

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09/14/11

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Mcl

Could Be A Rumor

Seeking Millie

Miss Aisle Band

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09/11/11

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Sensible Lady

Classica

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C V Outlaw

Backinthecotton

Lion's Code

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7 f

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Sweet Palmetto

Pleasant Prado

Quicketia

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09/07/11

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A. P. Conquistador

Brother Braden

Sterlings G I Ron

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Care about racing? Ummm... no, Harrah's doesn't give a s^&t about horse racing. Come to think about it, neither does Penn National, Mountaineer, Philly Park, Presque Isle, Peninsula (Evangeline) or anyone else. Racing will also soon take a backseat at Fair Grounds, Calder and even Gulfsteam - once the dopes running GP figure out how to make money from slots.

bband | 9/23/2009 9:28 AM | - Re: Harrah's Impact on Thist...

What a huge mess this industry is in. If the major tracks like Churchill and Hollywood can't make a 5-day week work, then we've just contracted our business by 20%. This is serious. Remember, that every track is also an OTB. So this means that every track, OTB, ADW, whatever... will lose simulcasting business. It shows that this industry is all tied together.

Slots and marginal racing states are doing nothing but hurting racing. Slots tracks like Presque Isle and Indiana Downs, that don't need to exist, are doing much more damage than good. And that's not to say that Charles Town and Prairie Meadows need to exist either. All this is serving to do is damage once solid racing centers of Maryland, Kentucky, Ohio and other states.

Those that have whined for slots in MD, KY and OH are nothing but greedy tracks and horsemen that want slots, too... but now it is all coming to fruition.

bband | 5/11/2009 8:59 AM | - Re: Churchill May Cut Wednes...

Nice idea by Thayer... but slots haven't exactly been a panacea... I can't recall but I don't think the Breeders' Cup (or fans for that matter) is lining up to go to Philly Park, Prairie Meadows, La Downs, Gulfstream, Delaware Park, Delta Downs, Penn National, Mountaineer or Charles Town... The only good thing about Instant Racing is that it's not slots... so you don't go all the way into that world where slots takes over and racing becomes secondary.

horses | 4/21/2009 1:13 AM | - Re: Could Instant Racing sav...