NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va, — As Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races prepares to host its marquee event, the Grade III West Virgina Derby, there is enthusiasm in the racing community given recent improvements and increased interest in the local product from a business standpoint. Mike Bish, who ...
EAST LIVERPOOL — Urban Meyer and Skip Holtz will headline a tribute to Hall of Fame coach Lou Holtz on Aug. 20 at the Upper Ohio Valley Museum and Learning Center at the Lou Holtz Hall of Fame. Meyer and Skip Holtz are planning to share personal memories and reflect on the life, ...
NEW CUMBERLAND, W.Va. — After Trendsetter won the Grade III Lexington Stakes at Keeneland in mid-April as a 32-1 outsider in a field of nine, trainer Ben Colebrook told the media of his plans for the 3-year-old Modernist gelding in simple terms. “No Kentucky Derby. No Preakness. We didn’t even nominate him,” Colebrook said. “There are plenty of other races out there.” Colebrook made clear the Triple Crown races were off the table. And one of the races he had in mind was the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby, which will be run Sunday at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & ...
BEAVER LOCAL BESTS SALEM CALCUTTA — Beaver Local defeated Salem 157-194 in a boys golf match Thursday at Turkana. Eli Stewart earned medalist honors with a 36 to lead the Beavers. Brady McNear added a 37, while Britton Hickman, Andre Wiegand and Nathan Pusateri each shot 42. Matt Tomaino carded a 44. Beaver Local improved to 2-1 on the season. The Beavers will host Oak Glen on Tuesday at Beaver Creek Meadows. For Salem, Eli James had a 42, Donald Blackburn 49, Gabe Leek 50 and Caden Arcuri 53. Salem is 1-2 and will be at Carrollton on Monday. CRESTVIEW DOWNS LEOPARDS CALCUTTA ...
