Charles Town picks and analysis: January 14, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateJanuary 14, 2023

Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!

Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $1,949

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RACE 1

4-6-8-2

In the Saturday night opener, a very interesting, one-turn maiden special weight dash for three-year-old males, #4 Tacoma Austin (5-2) makes career debut for trainer Adam West off a series of solid works in Indiana and looms the tepid choice in this spot. #6 Buy Here Pay Here (3-1) also makes career debut off a series of local works for trainer Anthony Farrior and certainly merits respect here. #8 Itchy Palms (5-1) also makes career bow in this spot and gets favorable outside draw for trainer Kimberly Graci. #2 Baby Bulldog (7-2) seeks to graduate in fifth career try for trainer David Rose.

RACE 2

1-3-8-5

In this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares, #1 Magic in Me (6-1) exits tough starter allowance for trainer Anthony Farrior and could forge mild surprise in this spot. #3 Temporarily (2-1) was second last out after prevailing two back for trainer Ben Delong and merits respect here. #8 Divine Fashion (9-5) already owns a win this year and gives Farrior genuine chance to run one-two in this spot. #5 Shiny Penny (5-1) deserves a look here for mild upset for trainer Crystal Pickett.

RACE 3

8-7-1-2

In this competitive, one-turn dash for $5,000 claimers, #8 Alpha Queue (6-1) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Ralph Comi, Jr. and gets the nod for mild surprise in this spot. #7 Loaded Sniper (5-1) also gets favorable draw for trainer Charles Frock and should be in ideal stalking spot throughout. #1 Shacklefords Storm (3-1) has been consistent sort and will seek to overcome often tricky inside draw here. #2 Not a Trick (7-2) has ample speed and will certainly make his presence known.

RACE 4

4-3-6-7

In this interesting, two-turn allowance for three-year-old boys, #4 Haggersdale (5-2) graduated against maiden special weight foes in career debut last fall and returns to face winners in sophomore bow for trainer Ronney Brown #3 Bo’s Bourbon (4-1) makes local debut for trainer Amanda Rawlings and merits respect here. #6 Gabriel’s Wing (7-2) graduated against maiden special weight foes last out in eighth attempt for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame and merits respect here. #7 Island d’Lite (9-2) graduated against maiden special weight foes here two back for trainer Anthony Farrior and returns following trip to Laurel.

RACE 5

9-4-1-5

In this one-turn dash for $15,000 claiming fillies and mares, #9 Castle Lights (6-1) gets the nod for mild upset with favorable outside post for trainer Kevin Joy. #4 Iron Lady Away (2-1) makes local debut for trainer Jonathan Wong after numerous outings in Indiana and Kentucky. #1 All Worked Up (5-2) graduated against maiden claimers last out for trainer Anthony Farrior and faces winners for the first time here. #5 Theladyistrue (9-2) appears the better of wo entrants in this spot for owner-breeder-trainer John McKee.

RACE 6

7-5-1-6

In this competitive, two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #7 Whale of a Time (5-2) won two back for trainer Javier Contreras and gets chance to atone for fourth-place effort last out. #5 Lucylou Who (2-1) was good third last out after winning two back for trainer Emanuel “Mike” Geralis and looms the tepid choice in this spot. #1 Katalima (9-2) finished second against claimers last out after allowance win two back for owner-trainer Lela Hanagan and certainly merits respect here. #6 Juba Baby (6-1) graduated against maiden special weight foes last out for trainer Larry Curtis and tackles winners for the first time.

RACE 7

6-8-9-7

In this contentious and competitive, two-turn allowance for fillies and mares, #6 Emberly (5-2) arrives off a sharp second last out after winning two back for trainer Ronney Brown and looms the solid favorite in this spot. #8 Sayyestothelady (3-1) has finished second twice in three starts since posting a pair of victories for trainer John McKee and merits serious upset chance. #9 Jacks Sister Jill (9-2) was fifth last out off 15-month layoff and should be much fitter for this outing. #7 Church Key (12-1) could complete several gimmicks for trainer Glenn Harrison of Mean Bean fame.

RACE 8

1-4-5-8

In the Saturday night finale, a two-turn event for maiden $12,500 claimers, #1 Mohaymen Day (4-1) was solid second last out for owner-trainer Jerri Robertson and gets nod to graduate in this spot. #4 At the Gate (7-5) has been second in each of two local tries for trainer Jonathan Maldonado and could be odds-on here. #5 Manitoulin Island (5-1) makes local debut after three outings at Laurel Park for trainer Jose Corrales and merits respect in this spot. #8 Sweet Valeria (9-2) exits maiden special weight event for trainer Anthony Farrior and looms a danger in the finale.

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