Charles Town picks and analysis: July 9
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
2-4-5-1
In this genuinely wide open, two-turn event for $4,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Life in Flash (5-2) gets favorable inside draw while seeking first win in nine seasonal tries for owner-trainer Chris Harting. #4 Chit Chat Girl (2-1) also looks to end an extended drought for trainer Alfonso Arias. #5 Tapete Claire (7-5) makes seasonal debut for owner-trainer William Yates Jones, Jr. but likely will need a race before backing at a short price. #1 Rhythm Tree (12-1) gets favorable rail draw for trainer James Cromwell, Jr. while seeking first win in nine tries this year.
RACE 2
6-4-2-3
In this one-turn maiden $12,500 claiming event for state-breds, #6 Bigairtothethrown (3-1) gets favorable outside draw off consecutive third-place efforts and gets the nod for mild upset here for trainer Jeff Cramer. #4 Figaros Fortune (1-1) exits maiden special weight company and has been second in each of last two tries at this level and looms the odds-on choice in this spot for trainer Ronney Brown. #5 Nice But Naughty (7-2) was third last out against similar and could forge mild surprise for trainer Angelo Jackson. #3 Chartered Course (8-1) gives Brown outside chance to run one-two here.
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RACE 3
7-3-6-5
In this one-turn dash for $10,000 claimers, #7 Belmullet (9-2) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Jeff Runco and gets the nod for mild upset in here. #3 Banner Man (6-5) looms the possible odds-on choice and one to run down late for trainer Kevin Patterson. #6 Morgan County (8-1) also gets good outside draw and merits respect in this spot at a generous price. #5 Rocket Sound (6-1) could complete several gimmicks at modest price for trainer Manolo Mangual.
RACE 4
2-5-3-1
In this interesting and competitive, two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #2 Unrequited Love (5-2) gets favorable draw and gets the nod for mild upset for trainer Kieron Magee while returning to strip where she garnered her diploma two years ago. #5 Red Queen (7-5) looms the solid choice here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #3 Mady Rose (4-1) has been consistent sort throughout her career for trainer Javier Contreras and merits respect in this spot. #1 Suzysellsseashells (8-1) gets favorable rail draw and could forge mild surprise for trainer Kevin Joy.
RACE 5
6-5-1-8
In this one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #6 Scotty Silver (3-1) gets favorable outside draw and looks poised for mild upset here for trainer William Straughn. #5 Willie the Whale (5-2) figures to be prominent throughout and merits respect in this spot for trainer Jamey Johnson. #1 Widget Factory (8-5) looms competitive at this level and rates a danger for trainer Kevin Joy despite often tricky rail draw. #8 I’d Like to Know (12-1) gets favorable outside draw and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price here.
RACE 6
1-2-3-5
In this wide open three-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #1 Internet of Things (9-2) gets favorable rail draw for trainer Crystal Pickett and rates genuine upset chance. #2 Voltamour (5-1) also benefits from inside slot for trainer Anthony Farrior. #3 Alpha Queue (9-5) looms the solid favorite in this spot and gives Farrior decent chance to run one-two. #5 Southside Warrior (4-1) also merits respect in this spot for trainer Jack Hurley who also has another runner here.
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RACE 7
1-7-5-10
In this interesting, one-turn allowance dash for state-breds, #1 Cats Diamond Boy (12-1) exits stakes and could forge biggest upset on the card despite tricky rail draw for trainer Ricardo Rangel. #7 Mystic O’Shaunesie (8-5) has been sharp in each of previous four tries for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and looms the solid post time choice here. #5 Remys Gunsmoke (7-2) has been fourth in each of last two but could improve on those efforts in this spot for trainer Tim Grams. #10 Primetime Jet (5-2) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Ronney Brown and can atone for latest outing.
RACE 8
1-4-5-7
In this interesting, two-turn maiden special weight event to cap the card, #1 Santo (4-1) was solid second last out and gets favorable inside draw in this spot for trainer Stacey Viands. #4 Anaheim (9-5) makes local debut after two starts at Santa Anita and another at Churchill Downs for trainer Anthony Farrior and merits respect at possible odds-on. #5 Coastal Chaos (9-2) has been third in each of last two local tries at this level for trainer Norm Cash and could improve on those efforts. #7 Toller (7-2) was second in each of first two tries before finishing third last out for trainer Tim Grams.
LATEST NEWS
1st.Harting is hurting,he hasn’t had a winner in 5 years,
it feels that way for me some day but”Life In A Flash”may
spring the”Upsa Daisy Do”today,if the lass can”Whiz Pass”.
2nd.”Bigairtobethrown”OUT by”Ganghis Khan”who can conquer here.
3rd.”Rocket Sound”can Mangual these
unless Runco shoots a bullet with”Belmullet”.
4th.The”Red Queen”trumps these unless there is”Unrequited Love”from up above.
1st.Off the schnied,congrats Chris,Ted and me
but I did add the cold exacta:$29.50-NIFTY.
2,3,4th…None but my “Unrequited Love” for our sport.
5th.”Somerset Bay”may show the way
so that”Widget Factory”can bring Joy to the Winner’s Circle.
6th.”Southside Warrior”will fight
but”Alpha Queue”should do.
7th.”Cat’s Diamond Boy”? Mr. Black might know something
so I’ll throw him in but”Primetime Jet”seems a better bet
and”Rocket’s Castle”able to hassle at a nice price.
8th.I’ll holler for “Toller”but Wolf may eat him up with”Anaheim”
and cause”Coastal Chaos”in the close.
5th.The “Widget…”did it.
6th.”Southside….”did abide,but”Q….”did not do.
7th.I guessed Mr Black had something
up his sleeve but my “Primetime Jet” was the better bet.
8th.Black’s”Santo”was enough to save face-Congrats Ted
-it’s time for bed.