CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: February 19
Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $12,296
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RACE 1
6-5-4-2
In the Saturday night opener, a one-turn dash for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #6 Sister Joann (5-2) makes third start this month for owner-trainer Jacob Hess and gets favorable outside draw in this spot. #5 Sister Secret Lee (7-2) was fifth in seasonal debut against similar and could improve off that effort for trainer Michael Sterling. #4 Proudly Elegant (8-5) was solid fourth in local debut for trainer Kristy Gazzier and looms modest favorite here. #2 Bella Femmina (4-1) makes seasonal debut for owner-trainer Kevin Boykins and could enjoy ground saving journey in this spot.
RACE 2
3-2-1-5
In this interesting, one-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #3 Kashan (3-1) makes seasonal debut off a series of good efforts at Delaware Park for trainer Ben Perkins, Jr. and gets the nod for mild upset. #2 Beach Banker (9-5) sports maiden special weight and allowance victories at Penn National and looms the tepid favorite here in local and seasonal debut. #1 Rush On By (4-1) arrives from Finger Lakes with two wins from four outings including a stakes tally and merits respect in this spot. #5 Heated (5-1) defeated claimers in seasonal debut last out and seeks second straight for trainer Crytal Pickett.
- 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
2-3-5-7
In the lone, three-turn event on the card, #2 J J Wedgit Man (9-5) was second two back and can atone for latest effort here for trainer Jack Hurley. #3 Lufty’s Kisses (7-5) was solid second last out for trainer Dewayne Johnson and looms the tepid choice in this spot. #5 The Don of Squan (8-1) was decent fourth in local debut last out for owner-trainer John Stahlin and could improve off that effort. #7 Owl Run (15-1) could round out several gimmicks at a generous price in local debut.
RACE 4
2-1-4-5
In this two-turn event for $6,250 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Morality Clause (7-2) exits starter allowance company and gets the nod in this group for trainer Jack Hurley. #1 Lady Macho (2-1) makes fourth start of campaign for trainer Anthony Rideoutt III and was solid second two back. #4 Mary’s Jewel (3-1) exits two starter allowance events and may have found winnable spot for trainer Rhea Pennella. #5 China Cat (4-1) won last out for Farrior and merits respect here.
RACE 5
8-7-6-3
In this one-turn maiden $12,500 claiming event, #8 Flash of Day (6-1) gets favorable outside draw following two good efforts at the level for trainer John McKee and could graduate at a generous price. #7 R Tap (4-1) was solid second last out for trainer Javier Contreras and merits respect here. #6 Smellslikemoney (5-1) has been second and third in two seasonal outings for trainer Ernesto Perez and could post mild upset in this spot. #3 Being Me (5-2) returns to the level after three tries against maiden special weight foes and looms the tepid favorite.
RACE 6
2-3-4-6
In this two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Tizbit (4-1) makes seasonal debut off several decent works for trainer Jeff Runco and gets the nod for mild upset here. #3 Miss Wave (6-5) has been first and second in two seasonal outings for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms the likely odds-on choice at post time. #4 CV’s Campfire (7-2) was fourth in seasonal debut for Runco and should improve off that effort. #6 Najwa (9-2) has been fifth in each of first two seasonal outings for trainer Russell Davis and could complete several gimmicks.
- 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
7-5-4-6
In this one-turn allowance dash for state-bred fillies and mares, #7 Yolo Charlotte (3-5) absolutely romped in local debut last out for trainer Stephen Lyster and looks destined to handle winners in this spot. #5 Windsor’s Play (3-1) graduated in career debut last September but is still looking to prevail at entry level for owner-breeder-trainer James W. Casey. #4 Castle Lights (8-1) won two starts back for Casey and merits respect in this spot. #6 Stones Road (20-1) graduated against maiden claimers last out and coupld round out several gimmicks at a big price.
RACE 8
2-6-10-8
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #2 Tommy Pies (8-1) was solid second last out and could forge genuine surprise in this spot for trainer Russell Davis. #6 The Big K (8-5) returns after several starts in neighboring states and faced maiden special weight foes in previous local outing. #10 Hands Down (2-1) bested maiden claimers last out locally and could repeat here for Farrior despite outside post. #8 Day of Honor (6-1) was so-so sixth in previous outing but could improve off that effort here for trainer Crystal Pickett.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”Sister Joann”is no”Bella Femmina”in here
so let’s”Sondeoff”for”Proudly Elegant”.
2nd.”Rush On By”should do just that to”Beach Banker”
and you can “Kashan”the tri with these three.
3rd.’Lufty’s Kisses”seldom misses the money
but”J J Wedgit Man”can make it difficult for him.
4th.”China Cat”is cheap but you
can reap rewards if”Mary’s Jewel”doesn’t shine.
5th.”Flash Of The Day”looks like a good play
and “Smellslikemoney”to me but”R Tap”could
forget to stop.
6th.Let’s just”Miss Wave”at”Howsafearemycolors”who
has been freshened and should be Walters first of the year.
7th.”Yolo Charlotte”is ‘Windsor’s Play”I say
and “Castle Lights”up the tote board.
8th.It”Doesn’t Make Cents”to think “Hands Down”won’t bound.
but show some”Native Courage” and play”Day Of Honor”too.
Not a great night but finally started getting it right
with the Exacta in the 6th,the Tri in the 7th
and “Day Of Honor” went my way for $17.60 and OK.
I’ve only been to Charlie a few times
but always went home a winner and hit
the biggest $.10 Super of my career here for $889,I think.