Charles Town picks and analysis: June 4
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
2-6-3-4
In the Saturday night opener, a three-turn allowance for older runners, #2 Savatiano (5-2) draws inside his main rivals following a pair of fourth-place efforts and looks primed for first win of the season for trainer Tina Malgawini-Malwing. #6 Make Way (7-2) graduated against maiden special weight company last out for trainer Anthony Farrior and tackles winners for first time here. #3 Charging Lion (3-1) was solid third last out for trainer Brandon Kulp and looks to improve on that effort in this spot. #4 Mr. Hoover (5-1) was also fourth in each of last two tries and seeks first win in eight tries this year for trainer Flint Stites.
RACE 2
6-5-4-8
In this two-turn event for state-bred maiden $15,000 claimers, #6 Golden Mettle (2-1) seeks first win in five tries this year and 17 overall for owner-trainer Kathleen Hamlin who is also seeking first career score. #5 Sugar Lips (9-5) is winless in three tries this year and 11 overall but could prevail here for trainer John A. Casey. #4 Quiet Justice (5-1) makes second start at the level after two tries against maiden special weight foes for trainer Ronney Brown. #8 Duke of Cork (6-1) was fifth in career debut last out for trainer Tim Grams and could improve off that effort.
- Caprice appears formidable in White Clay CreekUndefeated 2yo filly Caprice should be tough in Wednesday’s White Clay Creek Stakes at Delaware Park.
RACE 3
1-4-6-7
In this three-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Lil Mr. Matt (8-5) won two back and gets favorable inside draw here and gets nod to atone for fifth-place effort last out for owner-trainer Tim Collins. #4 Feisty and Sassy (2-1) also gets chance to atone for sixth-place finish last out for owner-trainer Kevin Joy and merits respect here. #6 Loulovestheriver (4-1) was decent fourth last out for owner-trainer Chris Keller and looms surprise prospect. #7 Holiday Avenue (5-1) graduated against maiden claimers three back and could complete several gimmicks here at a decent price for trainer Ronney Brown.
RACE 4
5-4-3-2
In this interesting one-turn event for $15,000 claimers, #5 Juba’s House (2-1) gets favorable outside draw for this event and gets nod for mild upset for trainer John A. Casey. #4 Windsor’s Play (8-5) looms the tepid favorite here for owner-breeder-trainer James W. Casey and merits respect here. #3 Triple Gala (9-2) can atone for latest for trainer Anthony Lucas and deserves consideration at a decent price. #2 Strolling Through (5-1) also has chance to complete several gimmicks at generous price for trainer Analisa Larrosa.
RACE 5
7-8-5-9
In this one-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred males, #7 Cats Diamond Boy (9-2) has been genuine hit or miss prospect of late and arrives off sharp second-place effort for trainer Ricardo Rangel. #8 Entry Time (5-2) makes belated seasonal debut off 14-month respite for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee. #5 Buddy Buddy (4-1) rebounded from mishap two back to finish solid second last out for owner-trainer Tim Collins and merits respect here. #9 Bertram Flight (10-1) makes career debut off quartet of promising recent works for trainer Angelo Jackson.
RACE 6
3-2-1-7
In this interesting, intriguing, rare, three-turn allowance/optional $15,000 claiming event for state-bred older runners, #3 My Boy Clyde (7-2) has been second in each of last two for trainer Javier Contreras and owner-breeder O’Sullivan Farms and gets nod for mild upset in competitive group. #2 Opera Nite (2-1) won three back to kick off campaign and was second in 2019 edition of West Virginia Breeders’ Classic for trainer Jeff Runco. #1 Charitable Spenny (5-2) was solid second last out and gets favorable inside draw for trainer Linda Dohlinger-Stehr and merits respect here. #7 Buff’s Eye View (3-1) has won last two against claimers and was runner up in WVBC Classic in 2020 for trainer David Walters.
- Jockey Wesley Ho notches 1,000th winBigdaddysboy closed with a rush to win Sunday at Laurel Park and give jockey Wesley Ho his 1,000th victory.
RACE 7
8-1-4-5
In this interesting and competitive, one-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #8 Snowy Juba Cat (7-2) makes her seasonal debut off a series of very sharp works for trainer Curtis Bass and gets favorable outside draw for this event. #1 Full Moon Lover (2-1) graduated last out for trainer Ronney Brown and looms the tepid favorite if she can overcome tricky rail draw. #4 Castle Lights (5-1) seeks first win in sixth outing this year for owner-breeder-trainer James W. Casey. #5 Dixie Yodeler (9-2) has was sharp second at this level after graduating at first asking for trainer Ollie Figgins III and certainly merits respect here.
RACE 8
2-8-10-5
In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Mae Sai Princess (8-1) seeks first win in nine tries this year but favorable inside draw could provide keys for mild surprise for trainer Keith Brown. #8 Take Me Home (5-2) was solid third two back and looks to atone for latest outing for trainer Crystal Pickett. #10 Mortal Storm (9-5) won last and looks to be solid favorite here despite outside draw for owner-trainer Kevin Joy. #5 Barbsgray Lion (6-1) seeks first win in eight tries this year for owner-trainer Manolo Mangual.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”Make Way”for that”Flat Cat”who
will be”Charging like a Lion”.
2nd.I wish Miss Hamlin well
and will give her”Sugar Lips”a kiss
but not miss putting my money on
“Duke of York”to get the pork.
3rd.”Feisty and Sassy”is no patsy,
Kevin can bring some Joy to those who
put him on the “Holiday Avenue”to the Winners Circle.
4th.You gonna get the mosta from Larrosa and “Windsor’s Play”
I’d say will make it a “Triple Gala”.
1st, and 2nd.
If the Daily Double is any indication
Ted and I are in real trouble.
5th.”Betram’s Flight”just might,
but “Abendego”looks like a spicy meatball
and gets my call.
6th.”Buff’s Eye View”can do it again,
but”Opera Nite”might give him a good fight.
7th.You can get the cash with Bass,
but don’t throw no dirt on “True Flirt”
and cover”Full Moon Lover.
8th.Outside draw,PSHAW,”Mortal can Storm”
and will go”Floating By””Take Me Home”.
5th.I’m sick,I was going all
in on “Abendego”but he’s bet down
to even money.
8th.At least we “Take Me Home”
with the last exacta.
Vaya on Dios,amigos….