CHARLESTOWN RACECOURSE

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The racecourse of Charles Town is in the state of West Virginia which held its inaugural meeting on 2nd December 1933 and, at one stage, used to hold 70 race days annually, usually split between a winter season and a summer season. It was a very popular track in the early, boasting crowds numbering as many as 11,000 in the past. After undergoing a period of uncertainty in the early 1950's it was purchased by some Baltimore businessmen who set about the task of making it a modern, attractive course. They were prepared to take risks and in 1965 introduced night racing under floodlights and later introduced an all-weather track. Facilities at the racecourse include a grandstand with the capacity to seat 3,500, and a Clubhouse with the potential to seat 2,500. The track was threatened with closure in 1995, although interest was rekindled and it did open with renewed vigour once the finance from slot machines could boost track income. Today the 6 furlong oval track has a 4 ½ furlong chute and 200 metre home straight, with the highlight of the racing year being the West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs which was first run in 1987.

Local Patrons Charlestown Race Club
Principal Races West Virginia Breeders Classic

West Virginia Breeders Classic winners since 1993
1993 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Coin Collector
1994 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by EBF Express
1995 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Cavada
1996 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Ardent Arab
1997 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Take Aim
1998 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was not contested
1999 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Rebellious Dreamer
2000 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Coolmars
2001 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Confucius Say
2002 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Confucius Say
2003 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Cape Power
2004 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by A Huevo
2005 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Speed Whiz
2006 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Speed Whiz
2007 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Eastern Delite
2008 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Ghostly Thunder
2009 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Russell Road
2010 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Sea Rescue
2011 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Russell Road
2012 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Lucys Bob Boy
2013 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Fred High
2014 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Russell Road
2015 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Charitable Annuity
2016 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Greenway Court
2017 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Charitable Annuity
2018 The West Virginia Breeders Classic over 9 furlongs was won by Runnintoluvya

Course today The racecourse continues to operate very successfully.
If you have photos, postcards, racecards. badges, newspaper cuttings or book references about the old course, or can provide a photo of how the ground on which the old racecourse stood looks today, then email johnwslusar@gmail.com

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774 former courses

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140 former courses

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235 former courses

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