So when a West Virginia-bred finally captured the Charles Town Classic Stakes (G2) at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races, it was altogether fitting that Runnin'toluvya filled that role. The climb from a $35,000 stakes to a graded stakes worth $1 million may seem extraordinarily steep, but for Runnin'toluvya, there was one rather important constant in the two races.īoth came at the racetrack where the 5-year-old gelding has become a hometown hero.
