CHARLES TOWN PICKS AND ANALYSIS: April 16
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $39,684
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RACE 1
1-2-5-3
In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred three-year-old fillies, #1 May Mays Castle (3-5) may finally end bridesmaid status at a very short price for trainer James W. Casey. #2 Juju On Da Beat (7-2) was sharp second in debut and can improve on fourth-place effort last out. #5 My Sister Pam (5-1) was solid second last out and merits respect here for trainer Javier Contreras. #3 Breadman’s Rosebud (15-1) was second against maiden claimers last out and makes jump back to toughest level.
RACE 2
2-3-6-1
In this two-turn event for $10,000 claimers, #2 Golden Account (8-5) makes local debut for trainer Norm Cash and gets the nod for mild upset here. #3 Suzysellsseashells (7-5) has been second in each of last two after sharp score and looms the solid favorite in this spot for trainer Ronney Brown. #6 Cruz in the Castle (5-2) won two back and gets chance to atone for latest effort for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Victory Royale (15-1) was solid third last out after three modest tries since arriving from Mountaineer Park.
- 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
1-5-7-2
In this three-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Holiday Bonus (7-2) gets favorable inside draw for marathon affair for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and gets nod for mild upset. #5 Auts Revolution (7-5) has maintained good form for various local trainers and looms favorite here for trainer Ronney Brown. #7 Jungle Warrior (8-5) merits respect for trainer Anthony Farrior despite tricky outside draw. #2 The Iron Bank (20-1) gets good inside slot and could round out several gimmicks at a generous price.
RACE 4
2-3-7-4
In this two-turn event for maiden $12,500 claimers, #2 Officer Slew (8-5) exits maiden special weight company after three tries and looms set to graduate for a tag for trainer John Carlisle. #3 Hook the Chain (6-1) has been second at this level three times in the past for trainer M. Joanna Boggs and merits respect here at decent price. #7 Taptap (9-5) seeks to earn diploma in 20th lifetime attempt. #4 Medal Genius (8-1) looking to graduate in eighth career outing.
RACE 5
3-2-4-5
In this competitive, two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #3 Mending (4-1) was solid second in local debut for trainer Anthony Farrior and gets nod to edge a bevy of solid invaders here. #2 Saratoga Beauty (3-1) has been first and second in two recent outings at Aqueduct and makes local debut for trainer Jeff Englehart as likely tepid favorite. #4 Pettigo Girl (5-1) makes local debut ans seeking first win in six tries this year for trainer Gary Contessa. #5 Trumpet Lilly (9-2) also makes local debut for trainer Norm Cash and merits respect in wide open event.
RACE 6
7-1-2-4
In this interesting, two-turn allowance for state-breds, #7 Jungle Beast (5-2) returns to two-turn distance after humbled in one-turn sprint last out and last year’s West Virginia Futurity hero gets nod here for trainer Javier Contreras. #1 Shameless Risk (7-2) gets favorable rail draw and may finally end 15-month drought in this spot for trainer Ronney Brown. #2 Spunman (4-1) has been second in each of last two for trainer Jeff Runco and merits respect here. #4 Spanglish (5-1) has won both outings this year for trainer Elizabeth Meehan and looms a major player in contentious affair.
- 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
2-3-6-7
In this two-turn allowance for state-breds, #2 Settlement Date (8-1) graduated at first asking in a one-turn maiden special weight dash on St. Patrick’s Day and seeks to tally against winners at a generous price while stretching out for trainer Analisa Larrosa. #3 Late in the Game (7-2) graduated last out in eighth attempt for trainer James W. Casey and stakes-placed runner looms a threat here. #6 My Boy Clyde (9-2) has been fifth and fourth in two seasonal outings since graduating last fall for trainer Javier Contreras but could atone in this spot. #7 Tyry Tyrannosaurus (4-1) merits respect here for trainer Jeff Runco.
RACE 8
8-7-6-4
In the Saturday night finale, a one-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event, #8 Hink’s Paladin (6-1) makes local debut for trainer Rebecca Johnston and gets favorable outside draw which could lead to reversal of initial outing at Turfway Park. #7 Bought by Diva (6-1) was solid second last out for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame and post could enhance chances of graduating here. #6 Hurricane Amigo (3-1) has been second in each of last two and runner-up four times in 20 previous tries for trainer Linda Dollinger-Stehr and career maiden might be on the verge of earning diploma as the favorite. #4 Ascended (4-1) was second two back for trainer David Walters and merits respect in this spot.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”May Mays Castle”may hassle
but “My Sister Pam”will slam the rest of them.
2nd.”Midnight Fling”can take this thing
but”Golden Account”may amount to too much in the clutch.
3rd.Break”The Iron Bank”and put your”Holiday Bonus”
on the”Jungle Warrior”.
4h.”Officer Slew”should do
but I “Hearthetrainacoming” is
“Not For Me”to say she can’t get into the Tri.
1st.I started fast but it did not last.
I’m only consoled that “Jungle Warrior”in the 3rd.
only cost me $20,Ronny Brown dropped $5,000 on him.
5th.”Saratoga Beauty”looks”Discreetly Tough”
but not enough to not give a whirl to”Pettigo Girl”.
6th.To say the least”Jungle Beast”has a “Towering Chance”
in this dance but”Strong Heart”is gonna get a big part.
7th.”Late In The Game”looks tame
compared to”Humpty Grumpty”who will make it bumpty
for the rest of them.
8th.I’m no friend of:Hurricane Amigo”,”I Want More”
to even the bumping score and be”Ascended”to the Winner’s Circle.
5th.”Pettigo Girl”placed at 10-1
6th.Jungle Beast”paid the least.
7th.”Humpty Grumpty”made me smile at $29 bananas.
8th.HEY,another hanicapper heard from:Mr Black came up
with a good one $15.60 and an exacta box worth 442.40.
It pays to read the racing biz.