What is the Charles Town Oaks?
The Charles Town Oaks is a Grade III thoroughbred horse race held annually at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Charles Town, West Virginia. The event is a major fixture in the horse racing calendar and is particularly significant for online horse betting enthusiasts.
When is the Charles Town Oaks held?
In 2024, the Charles Town Oaks is scheduled for Friday, August 23. This date is key for online horse betting as it falls during the summer racing season.
Charles Town Oaks Winners
Recent years of the Charles Town Oaks have showcased some impressive champions. In 2023, Vahva took top honors. The 2022 race was won by Society, while Pauline's Pearl secured victory in 2021. The 2020 winner was Fly On Angel, and in 2019, Lady T N T emerged as the champion. These standout horses highlight the race's competitive spirit and its significance in the thoroughbred racing calendar.
| Year | Winner | Jockey | Trainer | Owner | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Mystic Lake | Mike E. Smith | Saffie Joseph Jr. | C2 Racing Stable & Stefania Farms | 1:24.18 |
| 2023 | Vahva | John R. Velazquez | Cherie DeVaux | Belladonna Racing, Edward J. Hudson Jr., West Point Thoroughbreds, LBD Stable, Nice Guys Stables, Manganaro Bloodstock, Runnels Racing, Steve Hornstock & Twin Brook Stables | 1:25.01 |
| 2022 | Society | Tyler Gaffalione | Steven M. Asmussen | Peter E. Blum Thoroughbreds | 1:23.42 |
| 2021 | Pauline's Pearl | Brian Hernandez Jr. | Steven M. Asmussen | Stonestreet Stables | 1:24.37 |
| 2020 | Fly On Angel | Fredy Peltroche | Claudio A. Gonzalez | Joseph E. Besecker | 1:26.15 |
The Charles Town Oaks has grown in prestige since its inception in 2009, initially offering a $250,000 purse. Over the years, the event has increased its prize money and attracted some of the top three-year-old fillies in the nation, making it a significant race on the calendar for both trainers and owners. The race's inclusion in late summer also provides a strategic prep opportunity for fillies aiming at later season targets.
