West Virginia Breeders Classics

West Virginia Breeders Classics West Virginia Breeders Classics is the Mountain State’s premier night of racing. Returning October 10, 2026.

For 40 years, fans have gathered at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races for an unforgettable evening of competition and celebration.

Five-time WVBC race winner Penguin Power. 🙌
09/15/2026

Five-time WVBC race winner Penguin Power. 🙌

09/13/2026

Exciting news! WV star Muad’dib will be making a special appearance on WVBC night. 🐴🏆

We’ll be celebrating the two-time WVBC champion and his recent retirement with a parade on the track and winner’s circle on October 10.

A legendary voice is joining us for a legendary year.Known as “The Voice of the Thoroughbreds,” Chris Lincoln has covere...
09/12/2026

A legendary voice is joining us for a legendary year.

Known as “The Voice of the Thoroughbreds,” Chris Lincoln has covered horse racing across the country and around the world—including the West Virginia Breeders Classics for ESPN and Racehorse Digest.

🏆 Eclipse Award winner
🎙️ Member of FOUR broadcasting Halls of Fame
🏇 Decades of national and international racing coverage

And this October, he’ll be back in West Virginia to help us celebrate a milestone 40 years in the making.

Chris has always loved coming to West Virginia and the Breeders Classics, and we’re thrilled to welcome him back for the 40th West Virginia Breeders Classics on October 10! 🐎

On this day in 1987, the West Virginia Breeders Classics were born. 🏆This year we are celebrating our 40th running with ...
09/11/2026

On this day in 1987, the West Virginia Breeders Classics were born. 🏆

This year we are celebrating our 40th running with an unforgettable night of racing! Mark your calendars for October 10. 🗓️

In one month, West Virginia's biggest stars gather to compete for $1M+ in purse money. 9️⃣ of last year's 🔟 winners are ...
09/10/2026

In one month, West Virginia's biggest stars gather to compete for $1M+ in purse money. 9️⃣ of last year's 🔟 winners are slated to make a return at this year's event. Who are you most excited to see return?

📸: Coady Media

This year, we're celebrating 40 YEARS 🏇🎉40 years of incredible horses.40 years of unforgettable finishes.40 years of mem...
09/10/2026

This year, we're celebrating 40 YEARS 🏇🎉

40 years of incredible horses.
40 years of unforgettable finishes.
40 years of memories made at the track.
40 years of a West Virginia racing tradition we're INCREDIBLY proud of.

And we're not done yet...

This October, we're celebrating four decades of the West Virginia Breeders Classics—and we want YOU there to be part of the next chapter.

Come celebrate 40 with us. ❤️

📅 October 10, 2026
📍 Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

This one's for the LONGTIME Breeders Classics fans. 🏇We're celebrating 40 YEARS this October, and we want to know...How ...
09/08/2026

This one's for the LONGTIME Breeders Classics fans. 🏇

We're celebrating 40 YEARS this October, and we want to know...How far back does your West Virginia Breeders Classics story go? Were you there in the '80s? '90s? 2000s? Or will 2026 be your very first?

Tell us the first year you remember attending—or share one of your favorite Breeders Classics memories below. 👇

Then join us October 10 as we make a few more 🤗

This Labor Day, we're celebrating the hardworking people behind every trip to the starting gate!! 🏇The trainers, grooms,...
09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we're celebrating the hardworking people behind every trip to the starting gate!! 🏇

The trainers, grooms, jockeys, breeders, owners, farm crews, track workers, and so many others who dedicate their time and talents to West Virginia's racing industry. The excitement may happen on the track, but the work starts long before the gates ever open.

From all of us at the West Virginia Breeders Classics, Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🐎

And we'll see you at the track October 10!

This year, we're celebrating 40 years of the West Virginia Breeders Classics, and you don't get to 40 without making a w...
09/06/2026

This year, we're celebrating 40 years of the West Virginia Breeders Classics, and you don't get to 40 without making a whole lot of memories along the way.

📸 Here are just a few moments from Breeders Classics past.

See anyone you recognize? Have a favorite memory? Tell us in the comments! 👇

And get ready—we're making more memories October 10!!!

Some traditions are just better when they're shared. 🏇❤️So, who will be sitting beside you when the horses take to the t...
09/04/2026

Some traditions are just better when they're shared. 🏇❤️

So, who will be sitting beside you when the horses take to the track at the 40th Annual West Virginia Breeders Classics?

Your spouse? Your best friend? Your kids or grandkids? The same crew you've been coming with for years?

Tag them below and make sure October 10 is on their calendar! 👇

📅 October 10, 2026
📍 Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races

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