CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: MAY 29
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is the normal 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $7,585
RACE 1
2-7-3-1
In the opening race on the last Saturday card in May, #2 Sherwood Lady (8-5) exits the Original Gold and returns to a winnable spot in this starter/optional $10,000 claiming event for state-bred fillies and mares for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #7 She Figures (7-2) exits allowance company and seeks first win since taking the WV Distaff Breeders Classics last fall for trainer Ronney Brown. #3 Alpine Moon (2-1) also exits the Original Gold and has enjoyed success at this level for trainer Russell Davis. #1 Country Magic (12-1) is still in search of first win from eight tries this year but merits respect at a generous price.
RACE 2
7-3-1-6
In this two-turn event for maiden, $12,500 claiming state-bred fillies and mares, #7 Creative Splendor (2-1) makes fifth try at this level for trainer Jeff Runco and merits respect as possible fave. #3 Fight Like Cersei (8-1) was good fourth at this level last out for Ronney Brown and could graduate here at a generous price. #1 Sonde Affair (6-5) was good second at the level last out and merits respect as the possible choice from the rail for trainer Joan Reynolds. #6 Castle’s Tuffy (15-1) exits maiden special weight company and looms a very live longshot in this spot for trainer Victor Espinosa of Noble’s Honey fame.
- What we learned on Maryland Juvenile Stakes dayHere’s what we learned at Laurel Park for Saturday’s Maryland Juvenile and Maryland Juvenile Filly Stakes.
RACE 3
4-2-7-6
In this competitive, two-turn allowance for state-breds, #4 Ishihara (8-5) seeks second straight score and looms the one to beat as the tepid choice here for Runco. #2 Bright Dawn (9-5) was sharp second last out and is still looking to end prolonged drought dating back to Coin Collector Stakes triumph here last May for trainer A. Ferris Allen III. #7 Candy Invasion (8-1) had won two straight before running fifth in the Coin Collector and could emerge at a generous price here for trainer John A. Casey. #6 Bop Marley (6-1) scored two back but has been idle eight weeks for trainer Javier Contreras.
RACE 4
1-3-5-2
In this two-turn allowance/optional $15,000 claiming event for fillies and mares, #1 Lady Macho (2-1) already boasts three wins in seven local tries this year and looms the logical choice from the rail here for trainer Derrick Goetz. #3 Lady Valentina (5-2) has won two back and was third last out and merits respect here for trainer Irving Velez. #5 Union Song (3-1) has won two straight including local debut and gives Goetz chance to run one-two in this event. #2 Boom Boom Gone (4-1) has won two of three local tries and gives Velez outside shot to run one-two here.
RACE 5
8-3-7-2
In this wide open, one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #8 Reiltin Oir (9-2) gets favorable outside draw and merits respect at a modest price here for trainer Jack Hurley. #3 Nightmare (12-1) could post the biggest upset of the night for Maryland trainer Donald Barr. #7 Stylish Paint (7-5) gets good draw and looms the solid favorite in this spot for Brown. #2 Mary’s Listed Next (8-1) has developed into a durable sort for trainer and former local jockey Keturah Obed-Letts.
RACE 6
7-2-3-4
In this competitive, two-turn allowance for older boys, #7 Out of Cents (8-5) won two back and was solid second at the level last out and has hit the board in 18 of 19 career outings for Runco. #2 Suspiros (9-2) won two back and was solid third last out and merits respect in this spot for trainer Aaron West. #3 Golden Answer (5-1) graduated three back and is seeking to regain winning ways here for Brown. #4 Command the Cat (6-1) has been in the money 14 of 19 thus far for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee and rates an outside chance.
- Maryland Juvenile: A mystery solved, decades laterSaturday’s Maryland Juvenile Stakes should be a fun race, but it’s unlikely to launch the careers of two Classic winners, like the 1982 edition did.
RACE 7 – FANCY BUCKLES STAKES
10-6-8-2
In the Saturday night feature, the $75,000 Fancy Buckles Stakes for state-bred fillies and mares, #10 Our Diamond Girl (6-1) seeks second straight and fourth win in five starts this year and gives trainer Tim Grams chance to win first stakes named for one of his previous trainees. #6 Gandhi’s Castle (9-5) has won last three and four of six this year and looms the solid choice in this affair for trainer Kevin Patterson. #8 College Kid (8-1) won two back and twice in five seasonal tries and merits respect in this spot for owner-breeder-trainer James W. Casey. #2 Unaquoi (6-1) makes 50th career start and seeks 11th tally for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame.
RACE 8
8-9-10-5
In the Saturday finale, a two-turn maiden special weight event for males, #8 Ahmas (5-2) has been second in each of his two local tries at this level for trainer Cole Bennett and looks primed to graduate here. #9 Buzzhound (2-1) has tried maiden claimers in Maryland first four outings and makes local debut here as a logical contender for trainer Dale Capuano. #10 Native Courage (6-1) has been second three times and third four times in 14 previous outings but could finally emerge with a diploma in this spot for trainer Kristy Gazzier. #5 Malibu Circle (5-1) also looms a contender in this spot for trainer Javier Contreras.
LATEST NEWS
Daily Double: I think “She Figures”very well in the First
and if we can beat Runco in the Second our wheel will be
a real good steal-SEND IT IN.
Well we beat Runco in the Second,
but “She Figures”didn’t get us fat.
Pick Six:I’ll try to get that carryover tonight.
We might: 3rd-246
4th-1357
5th-357
6th-67
7th-10
8th-89
Basically in line with Back and Grams.
First leg went down but Ted
had it in his top four,so if you boxed his
you are still alive.
My Dazzle Me”leads us into the
late Pick-4 I hope that “One Odd Story:
does not make me sorry.
Steady Fredy kept us alive in
the Pick-5,which is what I meant
when I wrote “Pick-4”.Beat the chalks
maybe something good working.
“Command The Cat” left us flat.
We gotta hope Grams slams so
we get the last Double.
“Our Diamond Girl”
gives us a chance to
bail out late. Buzzhound
can astound.
“Buzzhound”did get around,
but $15.60 wasn’t enough to get us even.