CT: First win(s) for student Nomar Arroyo Bueno Posts two front-running scores on Friday The Biz March 2, 2026 They got him right. Charles Town’s jockeys and attendants lay in wait for 10-pound apprentice Nomar Arroyo Bueno after Saturday’s first race. Luckily it was a cheerful attack. Local riders greeted Arroyo Bueno with the traditional […]
CT: Stryda shoots for the 16th win of his career A testy benefit is offered The Biz February 26, 2026 The tough veteran Stryda is going for her 16the career victory in tonight’s fourth race at Charles Town Races, while in the seventh race a trio of runners look to repeat at the same level. […]
The Biz February 24, 2026 We follow the latest jockey and trainer statistics from Charles Town. Who’s hot (and not)? Now that 2025 is in the rearview mirror and 2026 is underway, we will once again be tracking jockey and trainer statistics throughout the season. The track currently operates on a Wednesday-Sunday schedule. The numbers: […]
Johannes Piassek February 23, 2026 There was a lot of racing action in the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at each song’s “three stars”: THE BEST IN THE REGION Taj Mahal held off Let’s Go Lando to win the Miracle Wood Stakes. Photo by Jeff Snyder. FIRST STAR: TAJ MAHAL. Saturday’s co-feature at […]
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CT: Maggie’s Girl has the highest benefit position Double Spirit hopes to pull off an upset and take its win streak to four The Biz February 20, 2026 The speedy Maggie’s Girl is going for the 15th win of her stellar career – and third in a row – in Friday’s $38,900 allowance at the […]
The Biz February 17, 2026 We follow the latest jockey and trainer statistics from Charles Town. Who’s hot (and not)? Now that 2025 is in the rearview mirror and 2026 is underway, we will once again be tracking jockey and trainer statistics throughout the season. The track currently operates on a Wednesday-Sunday schedule. The numbers: […]
Johannes Piassek February 16, 2026 There was a lot of racing action in the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at each song’s “three stars”: THE BEST IN THE REGION Point Dume dominated General George and won by almost four. Photo by Jim McCue. FIRST STAR: POINT DUME. This 5-year-old gelding continued his strong […]
The Racing Biz launches new podcast series Maryland Racing Today kicks off this week Press release February 10, 2026 The Racing Biz LLC today announced the launch of a new family of podcasts, Midlandtic Racing today. The podcast series provides an in-depth look at racing in the Mid-Atlantic region. are currently planned Maryland racing todaywhich […]
Johannes Piassek February 9, 2026 There was a lot of racing action in the Mid-Atlantic this past week. Here’s a look at each song’s “three stars”: THE BEST IN THE REGION Hollywood Import fended off Close the Gate to win the spectacular bid. Photo by Jim McCue. FIRST STAR: HOLLYWOOD IMPORT. The Spectacular Bid Stakes […]