Charles Town picks and analysis: July 2
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
2-1-6-5
In the Saturday night opener, a competitive and interesting two-turn allowance, #2 Stowe Angel (5-2) was better when third in second seasonal outing and gets the nod for mild upset here for trainer Jeff Runco. #1 Moonlit Shadow (6-5) was solid second last out after posting two straight wins and full-sister to Moonlit Song looms the possible odds-on choice from the rail for trainer Tim Grams. #6 Stand by You (4-1) won two back over the strip and could atone for latest outing here for trainer Todd Beattie. #5 Ocean Lilly (6-1) has won two straight and gives Grams chance to run one-two in this spot.
RACE 2
2-5-6-4
In this interesting, one-turn allowance dash for boys, #2 Math Man Marco (1-5) has won three straight, including $75,000 Coin Collector Stakes two back and talented sophomore looks poised to continue winning ways against older foes for trainer Kevin Patterson. #5 Fiber Strong (9-2) won two back and is rarely worse than second despite third-place effort last out for trainer Jeff Runco. #6 Fifty Fifty (15-1) gets favorable outside draw for belated seasonal debut and merits respect at a generous price. #4 Derby Day Dreams (4-1) was second last out behind the top choice and looms a logical contender here for trainer Donald Barber.
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RACE 3
9-10-5-6
In the first two-year-old maiden special weight event of the season for state-bred runners of both genders, #9 Owe You One (9-2) arrives off a series of fast works at Laurel Park for trainer Anthony Farrior and freshman filly gets the nod to beat the boys in career debut. #10 Completed Storm (3-1) arrives off a pair of decent outings against maiden special weight foes at Monmouth Park and looms the likely favorite here for trainer Claudio Gonzalez. #5 Aye Wrote the Song (8-1) debuts off five-furlong work for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee and dam, Aye a Song, was multiple stakes winner. #6 Marz Express (6-1) also fired a ‘bullet’ at Laurel for Farrior and gives conditioner chance to run one-two with a pair of fillies facing boys.
RACE 4
1-2-5-4
In this two-turn maiden $5,000 claimer for fillies and mares, #1 Shesahumblehustler (6-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer Tim Shanley and merits bid for mild upset here. #2 Hidden Persuasion (7-2) finished fourth in local and seasonal debut last month and should benefit from that effort. #5 Practical Kitty (1-1) was solid second two back here and could eventually be odds-on in this spot. #4 Dixie Diva (4-1) makes local debut off solid second at Monmouth Park last out and merits respect here for trainer Jack Hurley.
RACE 5
7-2-3-6
In this competitive, one-turn allowance dash for fillies and mares, #7 Got Your Number (7-2) gets favorable outside draw and gets nod for mild upset in here for trainer Crystal Pickett. #2 Tiz the Reason (9-5) was solid second last out at this level and looms the solid post time choice in this spot for trainer Ronney Brown. #3 Shutupn’kissme (4-1) has ample speed to make her presence known and merits respect here for owner-trainer John McKee. #6 Valid Reason (10-1) defeated claimers last out and gives McKee outside chance to run one-two in this spot.
RACE 6
2-5-6-3
In this two-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #2 Cherokee Castle (7-2) has been third in each of last two against similar but inside draw could give Ronney Brown trainee slight edge in this spot. #5 Yolo Charlotte (6-5) was solid second last out and looms the logical post time choice for trainer Stephen Lyster. #6 Change the World (9-5) was also solid second last out after exiting stakes for trainer Jeff Runco and merits respect here. #3 Spunky Ali Cat (10-1) has won last two against claimers for trainer Curtis Bass and could forge mild surprise here.
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RACE 7
8-4-6-7
In this interesting, one-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #8 Emberly (6-5) arrives off very sharp maiden special weight victory for trainer Ronney Brown and looks poised to tackle winners first time. #4 Snowy Juba Cat (5-2) was sharp second off the layoff in debut effort last month and should benefit from that performance for trainer Curtis Bass. #6 Castle Lights (5-1) has been consistent sort although wins have been few and far between thus far for trainer James W. Casey. #7 Power Sonde (20-1) gets favorable outside draw and could complete several gimmicks at a big price for trainer and former jockey Lori Bourne.
RACE 8
1-4-5-2
In this three-turn allowance to cap the Saturday night card, #1 Late in the Game (6-5) arrives off three straight runner-up efforts but stakes-placed runner gets favorable rail draw here for trainer James W. Casey. #4 Air Medal (5-2) graduated two back and gets chance to atone for first outing against winners last out. #5 Windsor’s Tracker (9-2) also won two back for trainer Ronney Brown and gets chance redeem for latest try.
LATEST NEWS
1st.I know”Stowe Angel”can fly,
but you’d really be silly to let”Ocean Lily”get away at 6-1.
2nd.”Math Man Marco”can again,
but what the heck I’m betting”Bottom Deck”.
3rd.I’ll”Owe You One”if she does come,
but”Completed Storm”has decent form.
4th.I don’t like”Practical Kitty”even a little bitty,
“Dixie Diva”is my”Chosen Miss”in this.
5th.”Gary Doing Biz”will whiz
my best bet of the night.
6th.Put some change in your pocket
when “Change The World:leads the docket.
Tho”Yolo Charlotte”is no cheap harlot.
7th.”Emberly”can make some”Castle Lights”tonight,
but don’t throw”True Flirt”in the dirt,
8th.”Air Medal”will tame”Late in The Game”
but “Road may Slew”that duo.
7th.”Castle did Light”up the night…nice ride Geraldo….
“Emberly”had no spark but “True Flirt”is coming around.
8th.”Road almost Slew” at 5-1
but “Late In The Game”was well named,
that should have deterred you chalk players.
1st.”Stowe Angel”did blow them away.
2nd.My”Math Man Marco”needs a rest.
3rd.No way Jose
4th.Toldja that chalk was suspect.
5th.Between horses at 11-1 and I didn’t even get my place saver.
6th.HEY,that ex-box paid $4.70 🙁