CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: October 30
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $41,304
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RACE 1
4-3-2-1
In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn event for maiden $12,500 claiming two-year-old fillies, #4 Bipartisan Brooke (4-5) exits maiden special weight company and looks best in compact group for trainer Anthony Farrior. #3 California Suzy (3-1) also exits two maiden special weight events for trainer John McKee and merits respect here. #2 Queen of Kantharos (5-2) tried maiden special weight foes in local debut and takes the drop for this spot. #1 Love California (10-1) also exits pair of maiden special weight events and gives McKee outside chance to run one-two.
RACE 2
5-1-3-2
In the second, a two-turn starter allowance for older runners, #5 Super Garner (6-5) boasts nine-race win streak for trainer Bernard Dunham and looks poised to cap very chalky early daily double with 10th straight tally. #1 Ellie’s Lil Man (7-2) was solid second at this level two back and looms a threat to the fave here for trainer Ronney Brown. #3 Command The Cat (2-1) exits a pair of state-bred stakes for McKee and merits serious respect in this spot. #2 Thorn of Rose Hill (30-1) could complete several gimmicks at a very big price.
- 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 3
6-5-4-1
In this one-turn maiden special weight event for fillies and mares, #6 Deemed Essential (4-5) has performed well in trio of local events for trainer Ronney Brown and looks set to graduate in this spot. #5 Diggin for Dough (6-1) was good third in local debut against maiden claimers and makes the jump back to maiden special weight company. #4 My Best Girl (20-1) makes fifth attempt at this level and could complete several gimmicks at a big price. #1 Dew Dat (5-2) was good third in local debut at the level for trainer Dale Capuano and looms a threat despite rail draw.
RACE 4
6-5-4-3
In this one-turn dash for two-year-old state-bred maiden claimers, #6 Bought By Diva (8-5) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame and looks set to continue chalky start to the card. #5 Angela’s Romeo (6-1) makes career debut for owner-trainer Tim Collins and could forge mild surprise here. #4 Fourdiamondsplease (15-1) exits maiden special weight company for McKee and could round out several gimmicks at a big price. #3 Chase Lil Me (8-1) gives Collins outside chance to run one-two with a pair of first-timers.
RACE 5
1-2-7-10
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Jammin Still (4-1) gets favorable inside draw and looks set for mild upset in this spot. #2 Dynamic Day (10-1) returns after two starts elsewhere and should benefit from draw while looking for surprise tally. #7 King Nekia (5-2) returns from Delaware Park and looks to shed local bridesmaid image here. #10 Marsac (3-1) looms a major player in this spot for trainer Anthony Farrior despite outside post draw.
RACE 6
5-3-2-1
In this one-turn allowance dash for three-year-olds and up, #5 Lookatlittleferris (9-5) graduated last out in his local debut and seeks second straight score here. #3 Hello Carlo (4-1) graduated two back and looks to atone for last outing for trainer Stacey Viands. #2 One More Factor (2-1) has been first and second in two starts over the strip and looms a threat in this spot. #1 Chasing Anna (5-2) won two back and was solid third in allowance effort last out.
- 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
8-1-4-2
In the $75,000 Eleanor Casey Memorial for state-bred two-year-old fillies, #8 Fancy Her Up (5-2) faded as the favorite trying turns for the first time and running against the bias last out but gets the chance to atone here for owner-trainer John A. Casey, son of the race’s namesake. #1 The Sky Is Falling (8-5) captured the Triple Crown Nutrition BC as overlooked 9-1 shot but likely inherits favorite’s role in stakes repeat bid here for trainer Jeff Runco. #4 My Juba (4-1) graduated last out for owner-breeder-trainer James W. Casey, widower of the race’s namesake. #2 Sarah’s Warrior (9-2) won at first asking two weeks ago and gives Casey family outside chance to sweep top three spots here.
RACE 8
1-3-2-4
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for state-bred $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Castleinthemeadow (8-1) looks poised to cap the card with one of the biggest surprises on the program. #3 Boca Birdie (9-2) prevailed against claimers two back and looms a danger in this spot for trainer Crystal Pickett. #2 Run On Energy (12-1) was good third last out and might round out several gimmicks at a generous price. #4 Lady Madison (7-2) has been consistent sort all year for trainer William Atkins.
LATEST NEWS
1st. It is Safe to say one of
California Chrome’s kids gonna win this.
2nd.With the chalk gone,”Command The Cat”
could assume that role even though”Owen’s been a Way”
he may have a lot to say.
3rd.”Deemed Essential”
can leave you “Diggin For more Dough”
“Drew Dat”can get you mighty fat
if “Magnolia Madame” doesn’t
come out smelling like a rose.
4th.I’ll “Chase Lil Me”and see if we
can beat the chalk,”Fourdiamondsplease”will
be my next bid.
4th.
5th.I ,too think”Jammin Still”will try to wire this field,
but hope to be”Lookin’ Smart”when I write”Marsac”will get the big part.
6th.Lookingatlilferris”will be”one More Factor””Chasing Anna”home.
7th.Old sentimentalist that I am,
I cannot do anything but box the
Casey’s for the 4 top spots.
8th.I smell a rat in the”Castleinthemeadow”
but think that”Spunky Ali Cat”will chase it away
and”Longstorylucy”will come along to make it juicy.
8th.
“Spunky Ali Cat”was all that
and certainly gave a run for our money.