Charles Town picks and analysis: June 25
Charles Town has a nine-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
2-5-4-1
In the Saturday night opener, a two-turn starter allowance for state-breds, #2 Martin Man (5-2) was solid second last out and looms poised to garner another tally here for trainer Wade Wanderson. #5 Command the Cat (9-5) was good third last out and looms the favorite in this spot for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee. #4 Auburn Mill (9-2) has been second in each of last two for trainer Ronney Brown and exits good allowance event. #1 Charitable Visit (6-1) was solid second against claimers last out and could forge mild upset here or trainer Kevin Patterson.
RACE 2
1-2-7-4
In this three-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Righteous Man (9-5) exits tough starter event in belated seasonal debut and should regain winning ways here for trainer Lenworth Sewell. #2 Chesapeake Charlie (8-1) gets favorable inside draw and should benefit while seeking first tally in eight seasonal outings. #7 Officer Appeal (2-1) was modest fourth last out and could earn favorite’s role despite outside draw. #4 Towering Chance (5-1) exits allowance company and won against claimers two back for trainer Greg Viands.
- Ageless Penguin Power could extend WVBC streakLast-out stakes winner Penguin Power, now a 9-year-old, could win his record sixth WVBC event and third straight Dash for Cash Saturday.
RACE 3
1-3-5-2
In this competitive, two-turn event for state-breds, #1 Royal Pain (8-5) was solid third in Coin Collector Stakes last month and should regain winning ways at a short price in this spot. #3 Hardly Ever Better (9-2) graduated at first asking but has struggled against winners in two previous outings. #5 Blue N Gold (7-2) has finished third in each of last two outings at the level and looms a major threat for trainer Javier Contreras. #2 Sargent Kobe (8-1) graduated against maiden claimers two back for trainer Ronney Brown and could round out several gimmicks here.
RACE 4
9-10-6-8
In this interesting, one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #9 Zep (5-2) gets favorable outside draw and exits allowance company and gets the nod as likely tepid choice for trainer Ollie Figgins III. #10 Somerset Bay (12-1) also draws well and merits respect at a very generous price here. #6 Hey Congrats (3-1) makes local debut following outings at Penn National, Fort Erie and Woodbine and will likely get ample support in this spot. #8 Grand Fiber (12-1) was solid second two back and could complete several gimmicks at a good price.
RACE 5
4-6-7-2
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #4 Frankee Merch (7-2) returns from Penn National following modest outing and could forge mild upset here for trainer Ronney Brown. #6 My Sacred Place (2-1) was second against tougher for trainer Richard Sillaman and looms the solid choice in this spot. #7 Southside Warrior (5-2) topped claimers last out and repeat tally would not be a surprise. #2 Elevated Forever (12-1) won three starts back and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price here.
RACE 6
1-4-3-6
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Take Me Home (5-2) was solid second last out and gets favorable rail draw for trainer Crystal Pickett. #4 Courageous Grace (2-1) has been second four times in seven winless outings this year for trainer Ronney Brown but could shed bridesmaid status here as possible choice. #3 Floating By (12-1) has been fifth in each of last two outings for owner-trainer John Stahlin and could round out several gimmicks at a generous price. #6 Dustwhirl Wonder (7-2) has been second in each of last two for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and certainly merits respect here.
- 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
4-3-7-8
In this interesting, competitive, two-turn allowance for state-breds, #4 Noballstwostrikes (6-1) already boasts three wins this year and can atone for latest outing for trainer Jeff Runco. #3 Social Chic (8-5) was last year”s champion state-bred sophomore boy but will have to atone for modest effort in seasonal debut last out for Runco. #7 Sagrada Ray (5-1) returns to graduation site for trainer Gary Capuano and looms a serious contender here. #8 Hello Amigo (9-2) also graduated in lone local appearance for trainer Rodney Jenkins and could attain another tally in this spot.
RACE 8
1-7-9-3
In this interesting, three-turn allowance, #1 Hard Lighting (4-1) makes local debut after facing much tougher elsewhere and gets favorable inside draw here. #7 Candy Invasion (5-1) arrives in sharp form having won last two for trainer John A. Casey and certainly merits respect in this spot. #9 Mr Hoover (8-1) has been second and fourth in two local tries for trainer Flint Stites and looms a contender here. #3 Humpty Grumpty (10-1) has won all three of his starts this year and stretches out for the first time for trainer Javier Contreras.
RACE 9
10-9-7-6
In the Saturday night finale, #10 Bayou Bougie (10-1) has won both starts this year and gets favorable outside draw for upset bid off three-month break. #9 Gram’s Gal (8-1) has been fourth in each of last two but outside post could help improve efforts here. #7 Orbit Mars (5-2) graduated three starts back against maiden claimers and makes return after outings at Laurel Park and Delaware Park and likely assumes favorite’s role at post time. #6 Ny Beth Getsitdone (3-1) has been second in each of two local tries for trainer Kevin Joy and looms genuine contender in this spot.
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1st.”Martin Man”can
but”Auburn Mill”will have the”Final Say”.
2.Sewell doesn’t do well and
“Officer doesn’t Appeal”to me
I kinda like Pyke’s “Lunar Image”.
3rd.There won’t be much to gain by betting”Royal Pain”
so I will be so bold as to go with”Blue N Gold”.
4th.”Zep”may have lost a step at 7
but”Somerset Bay”may be a good play.
5th.I won’t besmirch”Frankee Merch”
but”My Sacred Place”should take this race.
6th.I’ll stick with Picket,but”Nationalist”tops my list.
7th.”Noballstwostrikes”you’re OUT.
say “Hello Amigo”when he goes by.
8th.”Humpty Gumpty””Mr Hoovers”it up again.
9th.”Bayou will Bougie”by”N Y Beth doesn’t Getitdone”again.
7th. Heeelllloooo Amigo! HEY $19.80!
7th.”Noballstwostrikes”you’re OUT!
Say Hello Amigo”when he goes by.
8th.”What Does It Take”for you to make
that”Humpty Gumpty”will”Mr Hoover”it up again?
9th.”Bayou Bougie”will see that”Ny Beth doesn’t Getitdone”once more.