2017 Charles Town Classic Stakes Results & Race Replay - Imperative

Dave Bond | OTB Writer

Imperative Wins Charles Town Classic Stakes at Charles Town

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races in Ranson, West, Virginia hosted the $1.25 million G2 Charles Town Classic Stakes on Saturday, April 22. Horses four years old and upward were featured when they took to Charles Town's dirt track and races 1 1/8 miles. 2014 winner of this race, 5-1 fourth betting choice Imperative once again showed his affinity for this track, emerging over a pretty good field. 8-1 shot Matt King Coal finished a respectable second in the field of eight with 7-2 third choice War Story getting in for third. Bodhisattva was fourth followed by defending champion and 6-5 race favorite Stanford, 3-1 second choice Sunny Ridge, Gangster and Cautious Giant to complete the order of finish.