Charles Town picks and analysis: February 18, 2023
Charles Town has an eight-race Saturday card. Post time is 7:00 p.m. Good luck!
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RACE 1
6-5-3-1
In the opener, a one-turn allowance for state-bred fillies and mares, #6 Jacks Sister Jill (7-5) was solid second in seasonal debut and gets the nod to prevail as the likely favorite here for trainer Roland Clement III. #5 River Rewards Rvf (3-1) makes seasonal debut for owner-trainer Ronney Brown but draws just inside the choice and should be prominent throughout. #3 Siente La Brisa (4-1) scored in her seasonal debut for owner-trainer Joseph Stehr and seeks mild upset in repeat bid. #1 Cedar’s Wish (7-2) makes fourth start in busy campaign and steps up from claimers for this outing.
RACE 2
1-4-5-3
In this two-turn event for maiden $15,000 claiming three-year-old fillies, #1 True Queen (9-2) gets favorable inside draw for local and seasonal debut for owner-trainer Orlando Rose and looks poised for mild surprise here. #4 Me Darlin Kathleen (2-5) was solid second at the level in local debut last out and looms the shortest-priced favorite on the card for trainer Anthony Farrior. #5 Irish Cream (8-1) was nondescript seventh in career debut last out for trainer John Carlisle but should benefit from that effort. #3 Credit Committee (6-1) was fourth in local debut against similar after arriving from Churchill Downs for trainer Jeff Runco and cannot be overlooked in this spot.
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RACE 3
4-1-2-3
In this interesting and competitive, two-turn allowance, #4 Debit Card (9-5) gets the chance to atone for latest outing after winning local debut two back for trainer Flint Stites. #1 Motawaafeq (7-2) returns after two outings elsewhere and won previous local effort. #2 Sue Loves Barbados (8-5) makes seasonal debut after ending previous campaign with a solid local score for trainer Phil Capuano and merits respect here. #3 Pyeong Chang (8-1) also makes seasonal debut for trainer Jeff Runco and could forge genuine upset in this spot.
RACE 4
5-7-4-1
In this two-turn maiden special weight event for older runners, #5 Moses Water (8-5) arrives off a pair of good outings against maiden claimers at Laurel Park and certainly looms the one to beat here at possible odds-on offering. #7 Adara (6-1) was solid second last out in second local outing for trainer Stacey Viands and deserves an upset chance. #4 Full Ahead (7-2) makes local debut following career bow at Gulfstream Park and gives Farrior solid chance to run one-two here. #1 Surprise Hello (5-1) makes local debut off decent try at Laurel last out and could complete several gimmicks in this spot.
RACE 5
7-6-5-4
In this one-turn dash for $10,000 claimers, #7 Charitably Gifted (10-1) exits allowance company and gets favorable outside draw with solid upset prospects for trainer Glenn Harrison of Mean Bean fame. #6 So Courageous (3-1) prevailed last out in seasonal debut and seeks second straight score for trainer Ollie Figgins III of Dance to Bristol fame. #5 Doc Elm (4-1) has been second in each of last three tries and merits respect here for trainer Ronney Brown. #4 Froggy the Gremlin (5-2) exits allowance company and will likely get ample support off the drop.
RACE 6
4-5-7-8
In this wide open two-turn event for maiden $15,000 claimers, #4 Wesright (6-1) was solid second in seasonal debut at the level and gets to atone for fourth-place finish last out for trainer Ronney Brown. #5 Bodyslam (6-1) was good third last out at the level for trainer Crystal Pickett and certainly merits respect here. #8 Chrome Heir (3-1) exits maiden special weight company and looms the post time choice in this spot for trainer Jeff Runco. #6 Malibu Rock Star (8-1) also exits maiden special weight foes and deserves consideration at a decent price here for trainer Stacey Viands of Parisian Diva fame.
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RACE 7
3-6-4-2
In this rare, three-turn allowance for older, #3 With Secret Energy (7-2) has won both of his starts this year for trainer Anthony Farrior and gets the nod for mild upset while seeking third straight score here. #6 Late in the Game (2-1) has always shown a tendency to rally late for minor spoils and expect a similar result here for trainer Kristy Petty. #4 Raise a Speights (5-2) has been first and second in two seasonal outings for Farrior and gives leading trainer solid chance to run one-two here. #2 Toe Tappin Luke (8-1) has been fourth in each of first two seasonal outings for trainer Justin Morrell and looks likely to round out the superfecta.
RACE 8
2-1-9-8
In the Saturday night finale, a wide open two-turn event for $5,000 claimers, #2 Frankee Merch (12-1) makes third attempt at first seasonal score and gets the nod for genuine upset to cap the card. #1 Cayenne Creek (5-1) was solid third in seasonal debut and could forge mild surprise here for trainer Ronney Brown. #9 Prota (3-1) was sixth against tougher in seasonal debut last out for trainer Jeff Runco and looms the solid post time favorite in this group. #8 Sugar Daddy (8-1) was good third in seasonal debut and gets the chance to atone for latest effort.
LATEST NEWS
1st.”Jack’s Sister Jill”will”Siente la Brisa”when she goes by.
2nd.”Irish could Cream”,”True Queen”and Farrior’s favorite.
3rd.”Jungle Beast”can get a piece
but”Sue Loves Barbados” and so do I.
4th.Farrior should be”Shakin It Big Time”if
“Shadow Box”does not out fox him.
5th.I “Fearnought”and will”Roll Dem Bones”
on Figgins other one…but will take Ted’s pick under advisement.
6th.West will”Take Aim”and”Bodyslam” Ms Pickett.
7th.”Ridiculous”may find some”Secret Energy”
and get going”Late In The Game”.
8th.Montana could”Pennsylvania Steel”this race and make me a”Happy Champ”.
After the first 3,I was
gonna fire me as a handicapper
but”Shadow Box”showed the old fox ain’t lost it yet.