Three horses set West Virginia Breeders Classics stakes records on Saturday, and all-sources handle also established an event record.
Year: 2017
“Grateful” jock Hiraldo stars on WVBC night
Jockey Christian Hiraldo won three stakes on WV Breeders Classics night, including the Classic, aboard Charitable Annuity, and the Cavada with Moonlit Song.
Millionaire Lucy’s Bob Boy heads off to retirement
Milloinaire West Virginia-bred Lucy’s Bob Boy was officially retired in a pre-race ceremony before WVBC 2017, joining longtime rival Russell Road.
Trainer Mangual “blessed to be alive” — and to win first stake
Trainer Manolo Mangual nearly died in a motorcycle accident in July. So you can understand his excitement at winning his first-ever stake on WVBC 2017 night.