Charles Town picks and analysis: September 24
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
1-5-3-4
In the Saturday night opener, a competitive, two-turn maiden $12,500 claiming event for state-bred fillies and mares, #1 Juju On Da Beat (9-5) exits maiden special weight try and gets favorable rail draw for trainer Crystal Pickett and should graduate in this spot. #5 Weavinyouinthedust (7-5) was solid second against similar last out for trainer Sherry Jackson and will get ample support here. #3 I Shallbe Released (3-1) was fourth last out against similar after exiting maiden special weight company and figures prominent in this spot for trainer Jeff Runco. #4 Sunset Queen (8-1) has yet to hit the board from four tries but exits maiden special weight event at Mountaineer Park last out and merits respect here.
RACE 2
8-7-3-6
In this one-turn dash for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #8 Not for Gold (4-1) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Keith Brown and gets the nod for mild upset to cap the early daily double. #7 Lucky Us (7-2) will get ample support for trainer Ronney Brown and looms a genuine threat here. #3 Lady Licious (9-5) has been in good form of late for trainer Lela Hanagan and likely garners the favorite’s role. #6 Leah’s Legacy (9-2) could complete several gimmicks for trainer Jack Hurley.
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RACE 3
1-5-6-8
In what appears to be the most wide open event on the card, a two-turn maiden $5,000 claiming event, #1 Nth Power (5-1) makes belated seasonal debut off a pair of recent works at Laurel Park for trainer Sylvester McGill and gets favorable rail draw with genuine upset chance despite long respite. #5 Playing Gold (8-5) seeks first win in 13 starts this year and 20th try overall for trainer W. Thomas McMahon and should be solid post-time favorite here. #6 New South (4-1) looks for first win in seven tries this year and 20 overall for trainer John Carlisle and cannot be overlooked. #8 Bloke (6-1) also seeks first score in 20th lifetime try for trainer James Dean Locklear and appears the stronger half of his two entrants.
RACE 4
1-4-2-3
In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Stylish Paint (8-5) gets favorable rail draw and gets the nod here for trainer Ronney Brown. #4 Miss Wild (9-5) prevailed last out for trainer Jeff Runco and will get plenty of support in repeat bid. #2 Dustwhirl Wonder (12-1) could complete several gimmicks at a very generous price for trainer Marc Raconelli. #3 Perkeo (8-1) cannot be entirely dismissed in this spot for trainer Anthony Lucas.
RACE 5
8-5-4-3
In this one-turn maiden special weight event for state-bred older males, #8 Jefferson Security (4-1) was solid second in debut and gets chance to atone for fourth-place effort last out for trainer Tim Grams. #5 In High Gear (5-1) has been second twice this year and looks to improve on fifth-place finish last out for trainer Tim McDonald. #4 Rough Start (3-1) was good second in belated seasonal debut last out for trainer Chris Keller and looms the likely favorite here. #3 Small Paw (9-2) was good second against maiden claimers last out and jumps back into maiden special weight company with upset chance.
RACE 6
5-7-6-4
In this intriguing one-turn allowance dash, #5 Math Man Marco (6-5) was sharp second last out for trainer Kevin Patterson and Coin Collector Stakes hero looks poised to regain winning ways in this spot. #7 Fiber Strong (3-1) has been consistent sort all season for trainer Jeff Runco and certainly merits respect here. #6 Showtime Cat (9-2) exits a pair of open stakes for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and cannot be overlooked in this spot. #4 Super Jordan (6-1) was solid second last out for trainer Laura Carson and deserves a look here.
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RACE 7
5-4-7-2
In this interesting two-turn allowance/optional $25,000 claiming event for older runners, #5 Kenny Had a Notion (5-1) exits a trio of stakes races and gets the nod for mild upset here for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. #4 Sugar Daddy (4-1) settled for fifth in latest outing but gets chance to atone here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #7 Two Bit Kid (2-1) has yet to win from three starts this year but looms the likely post time choice in this spot for trainer Ben Delong. #2 Cowboy At Heart (6-1) has won three straight against claimers for trainer Tim Grams and leaps back into allowance company seeking fourth straight score.
RACE 8
8-7-2-3
In this interesting, one-turn maiden special weight event for two-year-olds to cap the card, #8 Honeyquist (9-5) makes career debut for trainer Anthony Farrior and should benefit from outside draw here. #7 Denizetti (12-1) also makes career debut in this spot for trainer James W. Casey and should be running late. #2 Reverend Jack (9-2) will also seek to graduate at first asking amid talented group for trainer Marion Cuttino. #3 Pink Dinghy (6-1) is yet another promising first-timer who could score at first asking for trainer Javier Contreras at a generous price.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”Isjhallbereleased”will be”Weavingyouinthedust”I trust.
2nd.I’m not sold on”Not For Gold”but will be bold enough
to say”Lady looks deLicious”and”Mojo Matters”could leave
them in tatters.
3rd.Look a gift horse in the mouth and bet”New South”,
this”Little Bud”gets the nod and will be”Paying Gold”-GET BOLD.
4th.”Stylish Paint”aint but don’t”Miss Wild”who looks solid.
1st.A $6.00 winner
and the $7.60 exacta
was a good way to start
on my part.
2nd.$6.40 and a
surprising $23.60 DD.
Keep an eye on “Mojo Matters”
over a longer when sent farther.
3rd.WOW! “New South”my best bet-you get $15.20 honey.
The old Desperado is on fire
4th.and the streak continues
with “Miss Wild”child.
5th.”Jefferson Security”is”In High Gear”but
“Small Paw”has”Whatapunch”with this bunch.
6th.”Math Man Marco”looks”Fiber Strong”and
you can’t go wrong with this exacta.
7th.”Sugar Daddy”don’t look baddy
because”Kenny Had A Notion”is a “Two Bit Kid”you not.
8th.”Honeyquist”may take this but
I think you can go far with”Windsor’s Star”who
may leave you”Hazedandconfused”.