Charles Town picks and analysis: February 4, 2023

  • userTed Black
  • dateFebruary 4, 2023

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

Carryovers: Jackpot Pick 6, $6,651

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RACE 1

7-2-1-6

In the opening race on the Saturday night card, a one-turn maiden $15,000 claiming dash for state-bred three-year-old fillies, #7 Awesome Moon (3-1) gets favorable outside draw for trainer Mike Jones, Jr. and gets the nod for mild upset to kick off the card. #2 Odina (7-5) exits a pair of maiden special weight races for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame and looms the solid favorite in this spot. #1 Let’s Do This (2-1) also exits a series of maiden special weight events for trainer Crystal Pickett and merits respect despite often tricky rail start. #6 Xaltingrun (20-1) exits a pair of dull efforts in maiden special weight events but gets favorable outside draw along with class drop and could complete several gimmicks at a very generous price.

RACE 2

6-4-1-3

In this interesting, one-turn dash for $10,000 claimers, #6 Mi Gusto Es (9-5) romped in his seasonal and local debut and now seeks third straight score as the likely favorite here. #4 Billingsgate (4-1) returns from Laurel and has been second in each of last two local outings and merits respect in this spot. #1 Baytown Jakester (7-2) has been second in each of last two outings for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame and certainly deserves a look despite rail draw. #3 Trikitraki (3-1) exits allowance company and drops into a favorable spot.

RACE 3

1-4-3-2

In this competitive, two-turn maiden special weight even for fillies and mares, #1 Jaccaci (8-5) makes seasonal debut after ending her previous campaign with three consecutive runner-up efforts and gets the nod to graduate as tepid favorite for trainer Ronney Brown. #4 Dysfunctional (5-2) makes career debut off a series of good works at Laurel Park for trainer Anthony Farrior and merits respect at first asking. #3 Dr. Calkins (9-5) was third in each of her first two outings here but makes seasonal debut off eight-month respite for trainer Phil Schoenthal. #2 Lil Boss (6-1) makes seasonal and local debut off initial outing at Penn National in late December for trainer Flint Stites.

RACE 4

2-5-4-1

In this two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #2 Decisive Cause (9-2) exits allowance company and makes third seasonal outing for trainer Mark Shanley. #5 Dial Her (7-5) was solid second last out after graduating against maiden claimers two starts back for trainer Jeff Runco and looms a potential odds-on choice here. #4 Cumulonimbus (2-1) was solid third in seasonal debut and gives Runco decent chance to run one-two in this event. #1 Fashion Icon (12-1) gets favorable inside draw for trainer James Locklear and could complete several gimmicks at a generous price.

RACE 5

3-2-6-7

In this interesting, one-turn maiden special weight event for three-year-olds, #3 Baby Bulldog (3-1) has been second once and third three times thus far for trainer David Rose and gets nod for mild upset here. #2 Barb’s Pride (5-2) was second in only previous local outing and certainly merits respect in this spot. #6 Calera Love (2-1) was good third in career debut last out for trainer Crystal Pickett and looms the tepid choice here. #7 Kidman Kerry (10-1) makes local debut after four tries at Parx and could complete several gimmicks at a decent price.

RACE 6

6-1-4-2

In this two-turn event for $10,000 claiming fillies and mares, #6 Codas Honor (5-2) won two back and exits allowance company and gets the nod for mild upset here for trainer Anthony Farrior. #1 Miss Chamita (8-5) was solid third two starts back against allowance company in only local try and returns to a spot where Norm Cash trainee looms the solid post time choice. #4 Katalima (3-1) exits allowance company for owner-trainer Lela Hanagan and merits respect here. #2 Diamonds N Denim (8-1) makes seasonal debut for trainer Joan Reynolds and cannot be overlooked.

RACE 7

8-7-6-5

In this one-turn dash for $15,000 claiming fillies and mares, #8 Castle Lights (6-1) gets favorable outside draw and should benefit from prior seasonal debut here for trainer Kevin Joy. #7 All Worked Up (4-1) exits allowance company and makes third seasonal outing for trainer Anthony Farrior. #6 Cedar’s Wish (5-2) seeks second straight tally after exiting allowance company and looms tepid post time choice in this spot. #5 Lunar Prayer (6-1) won two starts back and deserves a chance to atone for latest outing.

RACE 8

5-4-6-3

in this two-turn event for $5,000 claiming fillies and mares to cap the Saturday night card, #5 Bearakontie (3-1) exits allowance event in much needed season debut last out and should benefit from that effort. #4 Congress Hall (6-1) makes local debut after facing tougher foes in Maryland and merits respect fro an upset chance. #6 Stylish Paint (5-1) finished the previous campaign off a pair of second-place efforts and makes seasonal debut for trainer Ronney Brown. #3 Miss Moreno (9-2) makes seasonal and local debut off four-month respite

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